The Book of Isiah, translated into Mizo/Lushai. One bound book, measuring 160mm x 105mm. The lower margins of this book have been chewed away, likely by a rodent. Still, the damage does not obscure any text.
This book is the first edition of the first book of history written by a Mizo author. It concerns the history, origin, language, identity, clan names, etc., of the Mizo tribe. It has thirteen illustrations. One bound book, measuring 215mm x 135mm. Fair condition. Some water stains.
Mizo Chanchin, Bu II – A History of Lushai Hills, Part II [1947]
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This is the earliest history book written by indigenous scholar in Lushai Hills. The book is divided into two periods. The first concerns a theory of the origin of the Mizos, migration, genealogy, kinship, culture, myth, the origin of the chieftainship system, politics of chieftainship, and s...
Sakaw Khaikhinna: Isua Krista leh Khawvel Suaka. Jesus Christ and the World's Religions [1941]
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A translation into Mizo by Rev. Liangkhaia of William Paton's 1927 book, Jesus Christ and the World's Religions. The original cover of Paton's book (published by Edinburgh House Press, and available in digitized form via Google Books) notes that Paton had a Master of Arts at that time, but not ...
Handwritten. In this notebook, Rev. Liangkhaia notes makes notes about what he hopes to add, subtract, and revise in a forthcoming edition of his history book, Mizo Chanchin. One bound book, measuring 205mm x 165mm. Damage to the top margin of the book has caused some text on a few pages to...
Chanchin Tha Marka Ziak. The Gospel of Mark [1905]
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This booklet contains a chapter-by-chapter Lushai commentary on and explanation of the Gospel According to Mark. This is one of the earliest available Gospels from Lushai Hills, although the handwritten date given on the final page (1905) is questionable. The British Library's Main Catalogue c...
Pastor Liangkhaia Chanchin. Autobiography of Pastor Liangkhaia [undated]
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Contains a hand-written autobiography of prolific Mizo pastor, author, and community leader Rev. Liangkhaia. Written by Pastor Liangkhaia in third person narrative, this autobiography gives a detailed account of Liangkhaia's life right from childhood. It includes information on his early educa...
Zorama mi leh thil hmingthang deuh te. Some Famous People of Mizoram [undated]
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This hand-written text authored by Rev. Liangkhaia is a draft of a prospective book concerning traditions about various villages and people in Lushai Hills. One bound exercise book, measuring 200mm x 160mm. Good condition, except missing front cover.
Ziakloh Bu - Liangkhaia Chanchin Ama Ziak. A Notebook written by Liangkhaia [undated]
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This hand-written notebook contains a short supplement to an autobiography by the prolific Mizo pastor, author, and community figure, Rev. Liangkhaia. One bound exercise book, measuring 200mm x 160mm. Good condition.
Baible Ram Thu: Tirhkoh zir biakliana hriat rengna tura chhuah (by Pu Pasena) & Palestina rama mite awm dan (by Pi Samueli). The Story of the Land of the Bible (by Pasena) and People's Culture in Palestine (by Pi Samueli) [1943]
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Contains a brief history of the Middle East and a tour through historical Biblical geography, Palestine, Arabia, Assyria, Babylon, etc. Contains a map on the reverse of the Apostle (tirhkoh) Paul's journeys. One bound book, measuring 135mm x 215mm. Good condition.