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SUMATRA -- ACEH -- SNOUCK HURGRONJE, C. The Achehnese. Transl. by A.W.S. O'Sullivan. W. an index by R.J. Wilkinson. Leiden/Lond., 1906. 2 vols. xx, 512; xv, 438 pp. W. 2 front., num. full-p. & text-ill. & 3 fold. plates (of which 2 maps) at the back of vol. 1. Lge-8°. Ocl. (Some wear to spine, vol. II. w. photocopy of the title-p. tipped onto actual title-p., map of "Acheh and its dependencies" loose & delicate in the folds, library stamp on title-pp & on the v° of the maps, however a sturdy set of the rare English ed.).
Fundamental study on the Achenese & Islam, published by command of Dutch colonial administration; the main purpose of this study was to achieve a better understanding of the Achenese population & the influence of Islam on their habits & customs & their attitude towards Dutch colonial administration. The work appeared to play a substantial role in the submission of Aceh. - Rare English translation.€ 180
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