“Manobo from Mindanao. Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir by John Garvan. In this book, John Garvan reveals the inner world and culture of the Manobo, one of the indigenous peoples of the Philippine archipelago. By presenting the life, customs and traditions of this people, the author deepens our understanding of the uniqueness and richness of Philippine culture. With lively essays and documentary evidence, this book will be an essential component for anyone interested in the ethnography and anthropology of Southeast Asia."