Scout Thlirna. Boy Scout Newsletters, South Lushai Hills [1945-1952]
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Contains a compilation of issues published by the Boy Scout Association, South Lushai Hills [Scout Thlirna, 1947-1952] and other important letters on Scout activities in South Lushai Hills One bound compilation, measuring 355mm x 213mm. Generally decent.
Naupang te thu inchhang. ""Questions and Answers for Kids"" [undated]
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The brokenness of the Mizo language used indicates that the work belongs to the early colonial period. The booklet contains simple questions to meant to educate and influence the moral compass of Lushai children. One booklet, measuring 85mm x 130mm. Well preserved. Note that the first thre...
Contains the Gospel of St. Luke, translated into Mizo. 1st edition published in 1931. Price was 6 Pies. Note that an earlier print edition should exist, dating from the close of the nineteenth century. One book, measuring 162mm x 105mm. 3rd edition. Some problems with the binding.
Robawm. Treasure Chest, newspaper of South Lushai Hills [Jan 1946-Nov 1946]
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This mini anthology was likely bound together by Pu C. S. Zawna. Published in South Lushai Hills by missionary Rev. F. J. Raper. The periodical contains mainly local and world news, sermons, articles by locals and villagers, works of poetry, and so on. Authorship seems to be exclusively Lusha...
Mizo Hla Bu, Bu Ina, The Lushai National Songs; Part 1. [1941]
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Contains traditional Lushai folk songs, many composed prior to the arrival of the British in Lushai Hills. One book, measuring 182mm x 128mm. 1st edition. Excellent condition.
The Boy Scouts Association in India (Assam Branch): Policy, Organisation and Rules. [1939]
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Contains the rules and regulations of the Boy Scout Association in India, current to 1939. One bound book, measuring 160mm x 250mm. Generally good; binding separating in places, one loose page.
Chaw Tha I Hria Em?. Do you Know About Nutritious Food? [1941]
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Contains information about nutrition and cooking. This book particularly aims to spread awareness about healthy diet and vitamins. It lists vegetables, fruits, and meats locally available within Lushai Hills, and offers suggestions on what the author sees as ways to improve local food habits. N...
Useful Sentences: English – Lushai. Revised and Reprinted from “Grammar and Dictionary of the Lushai Language.” [1949]
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English sentences with their Mizo equivalents; Idiomatic sentences in both English and Mizo; numerals and days of the week. One bound book, measuring 122mm x 180mm. Good condition. CS Zauna has added a string binding to this book, as he has done with many others.
Record of the Rainfall of Serkawn Station from 1912 to 1946 [12 Jul 1940]
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A unique record, kept by C. S. Zawna over the year, which provides a glimpse into the region's environmental history and climate. Traditional Mizo periodization in history is sometimes related to the massive landslides such levels of precipitation occasionally cause. For instance, Mizo tradit...