The Montagnards of South Vietnam: A Study of Nine TribesA detailed study of nine groups of the mountain dwelling indiginous peoples of South Vietnam designed "to aid in cross-cultural relations between American and her allies." This study encompasses the social structure, economic development , religion and social customs of 9 hill tribes of South Vietman. The information in this book was originally prepared by the United States Navy and Marine Corps as background information for contacting these remote mountain peoples during the Vietnam War. |
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AN OVER VIEW OF THE PEOPLES OF THE TRIBES | 2 |
THE BRU | 41 |
THE TAUOΙ | 75 |
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