The Art Of Earth
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: E. Lucas Bridges
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hodder & Stoughton, 1963
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: first couple inside front and back pages mildewed; mildew on spine; rubbing and wear of cover
This compelling historical account, Uttermost Part Of The Earth, chronicles the life and experiences of E. Lucas Bridges among the indigenous peoples of Tierra del Fuego. The narrative presents a vivid and intimate portrayal of a vanishing culture, detailing the customs, struggles, and profound connection to the land held by the Yaghan, Ona, and Alacaluf tribes. Bridges, born and raised in this remote region, offers an unparalleled firsthand perspective, illustrating the complexities of colonial encounters and the devastating impact on native populations. His work stands as a vital ethnographic record, preserving the memory of a unique way of life with both sensitivity and scholarly rigor. This essential volume argues for a deeper understanding of human diversity and the tragic consequences of cultural displacement.
Author: E. Lucas Bridges
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hodder & Stoughton, 1963
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: first couple inside front and back pages mildewed; mildew on spine; rubbing and wear of cover
This compelling historical account, Uttermost Part Of The Earth, chronicles the life and experiences of E. Lucas Bridges among the indigenous peoples of Tierra del Fuego. The narrative presents a vivid and intimate portrayal of a vanishing culture, detailing the customs, struggles, and profound connection to the land held by the Yaghan, Ona, and Alacaluf tribes. Bridges, born and raised in this remote region, offers an unparalleled firsthand perspective, illustrating the complexities of colonial encounters and the devastating impact on native populations. His work stands as a vital ethnographic record, preserving the memory of a unique way of life with both sensitivity and scholarly rigor. This essential volume argues for a deeper understanding of human diversity and the tragic consequences of cultural displacement.