Aboriginal Sail in the New World in Southwestern Journal of Anthropology Volume 21, Number 4
by Clinton R Edwards (1926-2009)
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351-358 pages with bibliography. Royal octavo (9 1/2" x 8 1/4") bound in original publisher's wrappers. Southwestern Journal of Anthropology Volume 21, Number 4 complete issue. First edition. Evidence has been adduced for pre-Columbian use of sails by raftsmen of Ecuador and Peru; by the Maya and some Caribbean peoples; and in the latest compendium of North American culture traits. sailing is attributed to the Eskimos and to Indians of the east coast of Canada and the united States. A Brazilian instance is based on inference from relatively modern times. Condition: spine and edges sunned, corners gently bumped else very good.
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- The Book Collector ABAA, ILAB, TBA (US)
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- Title
- Aboriginal Sail in the New World in Southwestern Journal of Anthropology Volume 21, Number 4
- Author
- Clinton R Edwards (1926-2009)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press
- Place of Publication
- Albuquerque
- Date Published
- 1964
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Anthropology;
- Size
- Royal octavo
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