Survival Skills of the North American Indians
- ISBN-10
- 1556523459
- ISBN-13
- 9781556523458
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 241
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press
- Author
- Peter Goodchild
Description
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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