The Mikirs

"The Mikirs" by Edward Stack is an early 20th-century exploration of the Mikir people, an Indigenous group residing in Assam, India. Pieced together by Sir Charles Lyall, the book likely brings together Stack's detailed observations of Mikir customs, language, social structure, and culture during his time in Assam while working for the British colonial government. The story begins with Edward Stack's appointment as Director of Land Records and Agriculture in Assam, as well as his commitment to document the Mikir language with the help of Sardoka, a local convert. While it acknowledges a collaborative effort to protect cultural heritage amid changing times, it also discusses Stack's unexpected death. The book is completed by Sir Charles Lyall, who honors Stack's legacy by assembling his existing work into a comprehensive account of the Mikir people.