Printing the Songs in the Hua Miao Archive
All the songs in the archive have been grouped into "bundles". Each bundle can be downloaded with the following contents:
All parts |
This contains the Introduction, the Translation, the Transcription and the Notes for each song in the bundle. |
2367 pages in whole archive |
Introduction and Translation |
This contains the Introduction and the Translation for each song in the bundle. |
751 pages in whole archive |
Transcription and Notes |
This contains the Transcription and the Notes for each song in the bundle. |
1642 pages in whole archive |
Each bundle is in PDF format and can be downloaded either in PDF format or as a compressed ZIP file which can be uncompressed to give the PDF format. Self-extracting ZIP files are not included as these are often larger than the PDF file.
The table below shows how the bundles are organised, together with the number of pages and the size of the files. Right click on the file name in the right hand columns and follow the browser instructions which will be something like "Save Target As. . .".
Beginnings
Songs 101-122. Creation, the ordering of the heavenly bodies and early man
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
214 |
Beg01 426K |
Beg01 306K |
Introduction and Translation |
70 |
Beg01intr 175K |
Beg01intr 130K |
Transcription and Notes |
146 |
Beg01txnt 258K |
Beg01txnt 181K |
Songs 131-160. The Flood and related stories, Songs of Zhyu-shi-lao who cleared the forests, Legends of Nzyu-fa-lao, the first shaman-healer
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
248 |
Beg02 496K |
Beg02 361K |
Introduction and Translation |
80 |
Beg02intr 201K |
Beg02intr 151K |
Transcription and Notes |
170 |
Beg02txnt 302K |
Beg02txnt 216K |
Miao History
Songs 201-223. Early leaders, The conflict with the Chinese and the loss of the homeland.
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
316 |
Hist01 653K |
Hist01 192K |
Introduction and Translation |
89 |
Hist01intr 245K |
Hist01intr 192K |
Transcription and Notes |
229 |
Hist01txnt 413K |
Hist01txnt 301K |
Songs 231-258. Migration to the Nuo teritory, The saga of Byu-no and Sao-no.
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
271 |
Hist02 535K |
Hist02 395K |
Introduction and Translation |
81 |
Hist02intr 217K |
Hist02intr 169K |
Transcription and Notes |
192 |
Hist02txnt 324K |
Hist02txnt 230K |
Songs 261-274. Subsequent incidents and recent migrations
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
150 |
Hist03 352K |
Hist03 268K |
Introduction and Translation |
51 |
Hist03intr 132K |
Hist03intr 100K |
Transcription and Notes |
101 |
Hist03txnt 225K |
Hist03txnt 171K |
Miao Social Life
Songs 301-314. Old marriage customs and songs about marriage
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
109 |
Soc01 221K |
Soc01 150K |
Introduction and Translation |
37 |
Soc01intr 97K |
Soc01intr 69K |
Transcription and Notes |
74 |
Soc01txnt 130K |
Soc01txnt 86K |
Songs 321-344. Love songs, Songs of runaway lovers and Songs lamenting the "old people".
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
121 |
Soc02 268K |
Soc02 209K |
Introduction and Translation |
48 |
Soc02intr 118K |
Soc02intr 84K |
Transcription and Notes |
75 |
Soc02txnt 173K |
Soc02txnt 129K |
Songs 351-367. Hua spirit worship and the songs of spirit worship
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
109 |
Soc03 228K |
Soc03 155K |
Introduction and Translation |
42 |
Soc03intr 114K |
Soc03intr 82K |
Transcription and Notes |
69 |
Soc03txnt 120K |
Soc03txnt 78K |
Songs 371-390. Love songs, Songs of runaway lovers and Songs lamenting the "old people".
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
131 |
Soc04 305K |
Soc04 219K |
Introduction and Translation |
48 |
Soc04intr 122K |
Soc04intr 84K |
Transcription and Notes |
85 |
Soc04txnt 189K |
Soc04txnt 138K |
Narratives
Songs 401-426. Creatures wise and creatures foolish, Stories of man and the animals
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
149 |
Nar01 327K |
Nar01 232K |
Introduction and Translation |
51 |
Nar01intr 127K |
Nar01intr 88K |
Transcription and Notes |
100 |
Nar01xnt 203K |
Nar01txnt 144K |
Songs 431-463. Creatures wise and creatures foolish, Stories of man and the animals
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
233 |
Nar02 499K |
Nar02 373K |
Introduction and Translation |
63 |
Nar02intr 177K |
Nar02intr 135K |
Transcription and Notes |
172 |
Nar02xnt 327K |
Nar02txnt 239K |
Songs 471-486. Creatures wise and creatures foolish, Stories of man and the animals
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
186 |
Nar03 410K |
Nar03 313K |
Introduction and Translation |
50 |
Nar03intr 150K |
Nar03intr 119K |
Transcription and Notes |
138 |
Nar03xnt 262K |
Nar03txnt 194K |
Songs 491-500. Creatures wise and creatures foolish, Stories of man and the animals
Pages in bundle |
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ZIP |
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All parts |
130 |
Nar04 302K |
Nar04 230K |
Introduction and Translation |
41 |
Nar04intr 105K |
Nar04intr 79K |
Transcription and Notes |
91 |
Nar04xnt 201K |
Nar04txnt 153K |