Survival Skills of the North American IndiansChicago Review Press, 1999 - 241 páginas 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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Introduction | 1 |
2 | 29 |
Tools and toolmaking | 59 |
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