Among Cannibals

"Among Cannibals" is a book written by Carl Lumholtz, who went on an academic expedition to Australia from 1880 to 1883. His initial aim was to record zoological phenomena, but he developed an interest in the indigenous people and their way of life. Unlike his contemporaries, Lumholtz went beyond studying their physical appearance and behavior, and instead explored their social, economic, and anthropological aspects. The book provides an insightful account of the indigenous people's daily lives, their rituals, and their beliefs, shedding light on a fascinating and previously little-known culture."