The Bushmen
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated work of cultural and anthropological non-fiction, The Bushmen presents a vivid and respectful portrait of the San people — one of the oldest indigenous cultures on Earth — tracing their ancient way of life across the vast landscapes of southern Africa. Alf Wannenburgh chronicles their deep spiritual connection to the land, their extraordinary hunting and gathering traditions, and the intricate social bonds that have sustained their communities for tens of thousands of years. Written with warmth and ethnographic authority, the narrative illustrates how the San's unique knowledge of the natural world, expressed through rock art, oral storytelling, and ritual, represents an irreplaceable chapter in human history. The work also confronts the devastating pressures of modernization and displacement that have threatened to erase this remarkable culture, arguing powerfully for its recognition and preservation. Accessible to general readers and scholars alike, it stands as both a celebration of San heritage and a sobering record of a people at a crossroads.
Author: Alf Wannenburgh
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Heyne / Könemann [u.a.], München / Köln [u.a.]
Genre: Anthropology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated work of cultural and anthropological non-fiction, The Bushmen presents a vivid and respectful portrait of the San people — one of the oldest indigenous cultures on Earth — tracing their ancient way of life across the vast landscapes of southern Africa. Alf Wannenburgh chronicles their deep spiritual connection to the land, their extraordinary hunting and gathering traditions, and the intricate social bonds that have sustained their communities for tens of thousands of years. Written with warmth and ethnographic authority, the narrative illustrates how the San's unique knowledge of the natural world, expressed through rock art, oral storytelling, and ritual, represents an irreplaceable chapter in human history. The work also confronts the devastating pressures of modernization and displacement that have threatened to erase this remarkable culture, arguing powerfully for its recognition and preservation. Accessible to general readers and scholars alike, it stands as both a celebration of San heritage and a sobering record of a people at a crossroads.