Nomads and Empire Builders: Native Peoples and Cultures of South America is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse indigenous groups that have inhabited South America for thousands of years. Written by anthropologist Carleton Beals, the book delves into the history, culture, and way of life of various tribes and nations, from the nomadic hunters and gatherers of the Amazon rainforest to the empire builders of the Andes.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different group of people. Beals ...
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Nomads and Empire Builders: Native Peoples and Cultures of South America is a comprehensive exploration of the diverse indigenous groups that have inhabited South America for thousands of years. Written by anthropologist Carleton Beals, the book delves into the history, culture, and way of life of various tribes and nations, from the nomadic hunters and gatherers of the Amazon rainforest to the empire builders of the Andes.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different group of people. Beals provides a detailed account of their social organization, religious beliefs, economic activities, and political systems. He also examines the impact of European colonization on these societies, including the introduction of new diseases, the forced labor of indigenous peoples, and the destruction of their traditional way of life.Nomads and Empire Builders is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of South America's native peoples. Beals' writing is engaging and accessible, making it an enjoyable read for both scholars and general readers. The book is also illustrated with maps and photographs, providing a visual representation of the diverse cultures and landscapes of South America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Good in No d/j as Published jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Type: Book N.b. Heavy rubbing to edge of spine. heavy reading crease to spine. Light fading to covers. Corners of covers creased.
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Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 322 pages. Wraps have light edgewear. Mild creasing to spine. Pages are clean & text is free from markings. All pages secure in binding.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Ex-Library. 6 x 9" A very good hardcover in very good dustjacket; an ex-library copy with usual markings; internally pages bright and clean; ----------SATISFACTION GUARANTEED---------FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE------ALL ORDERS SHIPPED WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION;
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Good in Fair jacket. Book (viii) 322 pages, map frontis, b/w plates, glossary, bibliography, index; 8vo, tan cloth. Stamp inside former superintendent Indianapolis Public Schools. Very good-, faint water stain, slight waviness first few pages; dust jacket fair, worn, soil, rough edges.
