The Tree where Man was BornIn this classic volume, Matthiessen exquisitely combines both nature and travel writing to bring East Africa to vivid life. He skillfully portrays the daily lives of herdsmen and hunter-gatherers; the drama of the predator kills; the hundreds of exotic animals; the breathtaking landscapes; and the area's turbulent natural, political, and social histories. |
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Page 214
After six days in the baobab , she gave birth to Konzere , and the children of
Tsikaio and Konzere are the Hadza . 6 “ The Hadza , ” as the people say , “ is us .
” The early descriptions of the Hadza bring to mind the small men with large bows
...
After six days in the baobab , she gave birth to Konzere , and the children of
Tsikaio and Konzere are the Hadza . 6 “ The Hadza , ” as the people say , “ is us .
” The early descriptions of the Hadza bring to mind the small men with large bows
...
Page 222
Though the nomadic Hadza do not burden themselves with metal bracelets ,
most women wear single headbands of white , red , and blue beads as well as
bead arm - lets , anklets , and knee bands , and like the men , they may have
three ...
Though the nomadic Hadza do not burden themselves with metal bracelets ,
most women wear single headbands of white , red , and blue beads as well as
bead arm - lets , anklets , and knee bands , and like the men , they may have
three ...
Page 229
account for the munificence of the Mbulu , and it seems clear from the quantity of
maize obtained that the Hadza are not begging , but go to the shambas with
every expectation of reward . For the Mbulu , death is a great disaster , and the
evil ...
account for the munificence of the Mbulu , and it seems clear from the quantity of
maize obtained that the Hadza are not begging , but go to the shambas with
every expectation of reward . For the Mbulu , death is a great disaster , and the
evil ...
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