The Kalmyks: A Handbook (Caucasus World: Peoples of the Caucasus)

by David Lewis (Translator), Elza-BairMataskovnaGouchinova (Author)

• New

  Hardcover
  2006

  $169.51

  Provides a comprehensive introduction to the Kalmyk people. This book gives an overview of the Kalmyks, focusing on many facets of the Kalmyk culture, including language use, the traditional nomadic economy and dwellings, Kalmyk family and gender relationships, rites of passage, food and clothing, folk crafts, Kalmyk religion, and more.