Bibliograph

Nomads of the world., Prepared by the Special Publications Division. Foreword by Leonard Carmichael

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Nomads of the world., Prepared by the Special Publications Division. Foreword by Leonard Carmichael

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nomads of the world.

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

220263

Responsibility statement

Prepared by the Special Publications Division. Foreword by Leonard Carmichael

Summary

"Distinguished scholars write of the lives and customs of eight groups- Lohars of India, etc. who wander over long distances in search of food and water for their families and animals."

Table Of Contents

Nomadic peoples find freedom and identity in the life they follow -- Lohars : Bullock-cart blacksmiths of India's Rajasthan state -- Al Murrah Bedouin : "The Pure Ones" rove Arabia's empty sands -- Bajau : Gentle boat-dwellers of the Philippines -- Qashqa'i : Hardy shepherds build a new future in Iran -- Tuareg : Men of the veil, Women of ancient pride travel the Sahara -- Bambuti : Exuberant pygmies of Africa's Deep Ituri Forest -- Guajiros : Tough and touchy indians wander Colombian scrubland -- Bororos : Cattle herdsmen of Niger meet in the season of dances

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