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Zirtanbu thar: a New Lushai Primer [1932]
Originally published in 1928, this book looms large in the Mizo collective historical memory as a key textbook for early grade school classes. Very…
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Paper records of Khamliana Sailo Lal [1897-1944]
This collection of the early paper records of the famous Lushai chief Khamliana Sailo (chief of Lungleng) contains several important documents.…
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"Sakawlh-Lal Manna Vanthar Bu . ""How to Destroy the Beast"" - Book 1 to Book 27 [c 1913]"
The title of Tlira's work (Sakawlh-Lal Manna Vanthar Bu) roughly translates to “How to Destroy the Beast”, and is a lengthy exposee of Tlira…
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Chanchin Tha Luka Ziak. The Gospel of Luke [1935]
Contains the Gospel of St. Luke, translated into Mizo. 1st edition published in 1931. Price was 6 Pies. Note that an earlier print edition should…
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Hmabu. The Front Book [undated]
This very rare school textbook contains early lessons on both grammar and composition for Lushai-speaking learners of English and English-speaking…
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"Hri Laka Inhumhim Dan i hria em; Hri a leng thin – natna chanchin leh inven dan leh enkawl dan. ""How to Protect Yourself from Infectious Diseases"" [undated]"
Contains basic information on health relating to the title, “How to Protect Yourself from Infectious Diseases.” Seems to be a colonial-government-…
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Ziakloh Bu - Liangkhaia Chanchin Ama Ziak. A Notebook written by Liangkhaia [undated]
This hand-written notebook contains a short supplement to an autobiography by the prolific Mizo pastor, author, and community figure, Rev.…
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Mizo leh Vai Chanchin Bu [c 1925]
Mizo leh Vai Chanchin Bu was a monthly magazine (characteristically fourteen pages long) which was first published in 1902 by Superintendent Capt.…
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"Naupang te thu inchhang. ""Questions and Answers for Kids"" [undated]"
The brokenness of the Mizo language used indicates that the work belongs to the early colonial period. The booklet contains simple questions to…
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Diary of Rev. Liangkhaia [1942]
Rev. Liangkhaia's personal notations aside, this “Sen's Diary” contains interesting information in its printed forward including:…
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Savidge Cup [1929-1940]
Contains notes on The Savidge Hockey Cup competition in Lungleh, South Lushai Hills, a competition named after pioneer Baptist Missionary Society…
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Sipai Tlangau. Official organ of the Salvation Army in Lushai Hills [May 1936-Nov 1940 ]
This very rare series of reports contains information on the activities of the Salvation Army in Lushai Hills.One bound volume, measuring 193mm x…
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R. D. Leta Poetry Bu & Chanchin. R.D. Leta's Poetry Book [1906-1909]
Contains original poems in Mizo and English, translated poems from English, as well as other quotes from literature. We suspect that this work,…
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"Paper records of Pu M. Suaka, Durtlang Chief [1917-1930]"
Exam certificates (x2). The third record is an early (1930), full-scale census of the Christians in North Lushai Hills. The record covers twelve…
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Notes on Lushai Grammar: the Lushai Verb. [1918]
This book, as missionary and author F. J. Sandy writes in its forward, was intended to teach would-be leaners of the Lushai language when and how…
