Tipis & yurts : authentic designs for circular shelters

by Blue Evening Star

Paper Book, 1995

Status

Available

Barcode

10071

Publication

Asheville, N.C. : Lark Books, 1995.

Description

This text contains easy-to-follow diagrams, clear instructions and complete materials lists to enable readers to construct tent-like structures based on designs developed by North American plains Indians and Mongols. dwellings, and many innovative solutions to the problems of heating, lighting and ventilation are exemplified in the simple engineering of tipis and yurts. The book also includes sections on the functional and spiritual role of these nomadic dwellings and customizing them with solar-power and wooden platforms.

Language

Original publication date

1995

Physical description

128 p.; 26 cm

Pages

128

Rating

(2 ratings; 4.3)
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