River, Charles
The Sentinelese: The History of the Uncontacted People on North Sentinel Island
- ISBN 13:
- 9781795053785
- author:
- River, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Independently Published
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 62
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Asia, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Sentinelese: The History of the Uncontacted People on North Sentinel Island The Sentinelese have long been a subject of fascination and controversy, with many accounts of their supposed brutality and savagery. However, the reality is more complex, and their history is deeply intertwined with the colonial era and the development of evolutionary theory. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, where the Sentinelese live, are a remote archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, comprising a combined area of only 3,500 square miles. Despite being within sight of international shipping routes, the islands remained largely unvisited until the arrival of European trading enterprises. The indigenous inhabitants, including the Sentinelese, have a unique culture that appears to be more African than Asian, and their history is marked by a period of relative isolation. This book provides a detailed account of the Sentinelese and their history, drawing on a range of sources, including colonial-era chronicles and online resources. It also includes a bibliography for further reading, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.
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