ANELL, B. & LAGERCRANTZ, S. - Geophagical Customs.

Almqvist & Wiksells Boktryckeri, Uppsala, 1958. Paperback. 4to. Some wear to send of spine and RH edge of rear cover, otherwise good. B/W illus. Some pages uncut. Part of the Studia Ethnographica Upsaliensia, vol. XVII. In English. Includes reference to north Queensland indigenous customs where it is observed that earth is eaten as a "sweetmeat" as well as a mixture of clay and roots in Western Australia. Also refers to medical purposes to treat severe diarrhoea by the Mitakoodi in North Queensland. Also includes references to Java (Indonesia) and African populations, including slaves. 84pp.

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