The Half Way Sun: Life Among the Headhunters of the Philippines - Hardcover

by Roy Franklin Barton (Author)

The Half Way Sun: Life Among The Headhunters Of The Philippines is a non-fiction book written by Roy Franklin Barton. The book provides an account of Barton's experiences living among the Kalinga people, a tribe of headhunters, in the northern mountains of the Philippines. Barton's narrative is based on his personal observations and interactions with the Kalinga people, as well as his research on their culture and history. He describes their traditional way of life, including their farming practices, religious beliefs, and social customs. The book also delves into the Kalinga's history of headhunting, which was a common practice until the early 20th century. Barton explores the reasons behind this practice and how it was viewed by the Kalinga people themselves. Throughout the book, Barton reflects on his own experiences living among the Kalinga people and the lessons he learned from them. He also discusses the impact of modernization and globalization on the Kalinga way of life. Overall, The Half Way Sun provides a fascinating and insightful look into the culture and history of the Kalinga people, as well as the challenges they face in the modern world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.