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A new edition of a classic on Malay weaponry and war, originally published in 1936 in an extremely limited printing now virtually impossible to find. In addition to his work in description and classification of all sorts of Malay weaponry, Gardner spent significant effort in discussions on the origin of the keris (or kris) and its close association with occult beliefs among Malays, an interest of Gardner's which was to have a huge effect on him, later in life. Following his retirement from the British Civil Service in Malaya, not long after the original publication of this book, Gardner returned to the UK, where he focussed his interests on magic and witchcraft, his writings and efforts eventually serving to revive the tradition. Garner is considered by many to be the 'Father of the Wicca Movement'. This book will be of interest to all who wish to understand the timeless link between weaponry and warfare, superstition and magic, in the greater Malay world.Product Identifiers
PublisherOrchid Press
ISBN-139789745242326
eBay Product ID (ePID)18049059946
Product Key Features
SubjectEngineering & Technology, Government, History
Publication Year2021
Number of Pages144 Pages
Publication NameKeris and Other Malay Weapons
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorGerald B Gardner
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height229 mm
Item Weight386 g
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Title_AuthorGerald B Gardner