An intimate account of the Bushmen of southern Africa, from an author who has spent the last 25 years living and working with them. WASHINGTON POST'S 50 NOTABLE WORKS OF NONFICTION IN 2017 AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2017 A vibrant portrait of the "original affluent society"--The Bushme…
"A vibrant portrait of the "original affluent society"--The Bushmen of southern Africa--by the anthropologist who has spent much of the last twenty-five years documenting their encounter with modernity. If the success of a civilization is measured by its endurance over time, the…
Old times -- The rewards of hard work -- The mother hill -- A beachside brawl -- The settlers -- Living in the moment -- Tsumkwe Road -- The provident environment -- The hollow tree -- Strong food -- An elephant hunt -- Pinnacle point -- A gift from God -- Hunting and empathy --…
A vibrant portrait of the "original affluent society '--the Bushmen of southern Africa--by the anthropologist who has spent much of the last twenty-five years documenting their encounter with modernity. If the success of a civilization is measured by its endurance over time, the…
"A vibrant portrait of the "original affluent society"--The Bushmen of southern Africa--by the anthropologist who has spent much of the last twenty-five years documenting their encounter with modernity. If the success of a civilization is measured by its endurance over time, the…