Matthias Alexander Castrén
M. Alexander Castrén’s Ethnologische Vorlesungen über die Altaischen Völker, complete with Samoyedic fairytales and Tatar heroic sagas, presents a fascinating glimpse into the ethnological studies of the mid-19th century. Authored by Matthias Alexander Castrén, this work delves into the cultural and linguistic characteristics of the Altaic peoples, offering valuable insights into their traditions and societal structures. The inclusion of Samoyedic and Tatar folklore enriches the text, providing a unique window into the oral traditions of these cultures.This book remains a significant resource for those interested in the history of ethnology, comparative linguistics, and the cultural heritage of the Altaic, Samoyedic, and Tatar peoples. It offers both scholars and enthusiasts a chance to explore the pioneering work of one of the foremost researchers in the field.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
