Descola, a student of Claude Levi-Strauss, offers the extraordinary story of his three years among the legendary Jivaro Indians of South America. Isolated in the Amazonian jungles, the Jivaro's head-hunting tradition has kept them safe for centuries from incursions by whites. The Spears of Twilight leads the reader through the joys and sorrows of their daily life, the drama of their remarkable belligerence, and mystical encounters with the spirits of their ancestors. Photos.
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Descola, a student of Claude Levi-Strauss, offers the extraordinary story of his three years among the legendary Jivaro Indians of South America. Isolated in the Amazonian jungles, the Jivaro's head-hunting tradition has kept them safe for centuries from incursions by whites. The Spears of Twilight leads the reader through the joys and sorrows of their daily life, the drama of their remarkable belligerence, and mystical encounters with the spirits of their ancestors. Photos.
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Very Good. Former library book with the usual library markings. The binding and pages are tight and clean. First blank page was clipped by the librarian.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. This is the first US edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jack in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Anthropology; ISBN: 1565842286. ISBN/EAN: 9781565842281. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 23625.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Ex-Library Hard Cover--VG/VG--Ex-Library--Book and dust jacket show light wear--458 pages with index and sections of photography--First Edition w/full # string and original price present.
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