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Primitive Technology : A Book of Earth Skills by David Wescott (2001, Trade Paperback)
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Primitive Technology : A Book of Earth Skills, Paperback by Wescott, David (EDT); Society of Primitive Technology (COR), ISBN 0879059117, ISBN-13 9780879059118, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Presents skills for producing objects from natural materials using methods similar to those of prehistoric cultures. Contains instructions for the construction of shelters, tools, weapons, ropes, and baskets from such basic materials as bone, stone, wood, and plant fibers. The text is accompanied by clear drawings and many photographs. Th's material is largely taken from the pages of The Bulletin of Primitive Technology , of which the author is the managing editor. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
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Product Identifiers
PublisherGibbs Smith, Publisher
ISBN-100879059117
ISBN-139780879059118
eBay Product ID (ePID)1057393
Product Key Features
Book TitlePrimitive Technology : a Book of Earth Skills
Number of Pages232 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicArchaeology, General, Anthropology / General
Publication Year2001
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Social Science
AuthorDavid Wescott
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight26.1 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-054428
Dewey Edition21
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal930.1
Table Of ContentContents Foreword Section 1--Primitive Technology Section 2--Fire--Where We Begin Section 3--Bone, Stone & Wood--Basic Elements Section 4--Fibers--Holding The World Together Section 5--Projectiles--Power From The Human Hand Section 6--Art & Music--Discipline and Meaning
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisHave You Ever Longed To Return To A Past Where Humanity's Greatest Concern Was Survival, When Our Hands Created Life's Necessities, When The Land's Raw Provisions Were The Materials With Which We Created Warmth, Shelter, Food, and Tools--A Time Before We Lost Our Bond With The Wilderness? Primitive Technology Helps Build A Bridge Between The Ancient Past and Our Modern Lives, Putting Us In Touch Again With Nature and Ourselves. This Volume--A Selection of Articles Within The Bulletin of Primitive Technology--Portrays The History, Philosophise, and Personal Journeys of Authorities On Primitive Technology, Imparting Skills That Built The Success of Mankind. From Views On Primitive Technology and "New" Archaeology To Making Fire and Tools of Bone, This Book Is Informative and Enlightening, Living in modern society, we have become increasingly disassociated from the earth, from the essence of ourselves, and the need is awakened in us to return to the wilderness--physically and emotionally. We long to feel a sense of connection with our ancient roots. This urge is what has prompted man's fascination with primitive skills: producing objects from natural materials using methods similar to prehistoric cultures. Primitive Technology: A Book of Earth Skills is a sharing of ideas--the philosophies, the history, and the personal stories by the authorities on primitive technology from teh pages of The Bulletin of Primitive Technology. Included are instructions for creating fire and tools of wood, stone, and bone, as well as fiber adhesives, projectiles, art, and music. Practicing these primitive methods will lead the seeker towards a tangible, raw connection with the ancient past, with nature's resources and, ultimately, with the creative forces that constructed the foundation of man's survival on the planet.
LC Classification NumberGN429.P75 1999
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- Jan 30, 2017
Packed with useful insights.
This book is a great starting point for understanding how the first Americans not only survived but thrived in the prehistoric wilderness of North America.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Apr 07, 2018
Good
Good book in great conditionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 30, 2020
Nice book
Color pictures would GREATLY improve the bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
