Synopsis This book is almost a classic. In 1887, late Rev. L.O. Skrefsrud had published, The Traditions and Institutions of the Santhals, Horkaren Mare Hapramko reak Katha as a guide for Santals, it was re-edited by P.O. Bodding in 1916 and 1929, with some additions, at the request of some eminent Santals. However, having proved impossible, to get the translation published before the author’s death, the manuscript was left in the core of Prof. O. Solberg. Later, it was forestly, edited by Sten Konow. Now, this edition is being made available for the benefit of scholar is Tribal Studies and Anthropology and particularly for those, working on Santal literature and culture.