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Autore |
Goodchild Peter |
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Titolo |
Survival skills of the North American Indians [[electronic resource] /] / Peter Goodchild |
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Chicago, : Chicago Review Press, c1999 |
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Edizione |
[2nd ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (254 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Indians of North America - Industries |
Indians of North America - Economic conditions |
Handicraft - North America |
Survival |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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CONTENTS; 1 Plant food; 2 Animal food; 3 Tools and toolmaking; 4 Bows and arrows; 5 Traps; 6 Fishing; 7 Shelter; 8 Clothing; 9 Medicine; 10 Transportation; 11 Fire; 12 Preparation of hides; 13 Cordage; 14 Basketry and pottery |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This comprehensive review of Native American life skills covers collecting and preparing plant foods and medicines; hunting animals; creating and transporting fire; and crafting tools, shelter, clothing, utensils, and other devices. Step-by-step instructions and 145 detailed diagrams enable the reader to duplicate native methods using materials available in local habitats. A new foreword, introduction, and index complement the practical information offered. |
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