Native American Crafts and Skills, 2nd: A Fully Illustrated Guide to Wilderness Living and Survival

by David Montgomery

Paperback, 2008

Status

Available

Call number

745.08997

Publication

Lyons Press (2008), Edition: First, 216 pages

Description

This book is geared toward all ages and gives step-by-step instructions on scores of crafts and outdoor skills cultivated by various Native American tribes over the centuries. In the spirit of "creativity kits," this book outlines the history and purpose of the activity and then shows how to replicate the exact process, whether it's tanning leather; making moccasins; creating tools and utensils, musical instruments, and jewelry; or preparing food. Includes more than 200 illustrations by the author.

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This book provides a general overview of a number of projects, ranging from construction of housing to individual ornaments, in varying degrees of detail. To someone who is already familiar with techniques of construction, the project pages will provide useful ideas of what to do. However for
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beginners, most of the pages will be inadequate in terms of giving enough details to be successful.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

216 p.; 9 inches

ISBN

1599213427 / 9781599213422
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