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The Jivaro: People of the Sacred Waterfalls,New
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Only one tribe of American Indians is known ever to have successfully revolted against the empire of Spain and to have thwarted all subsequent attempts by the Spaniards to reconquer them: the Jivaro (hee'varo), the untsuri suarii of eastern Ecuador. From 1599 onward they remained unconquered in their forest fastness east of the Andes, despite the fact that they were known to occupy one of the richest placer gold deposit regions in all of South America. Tales of their fierceness became part of the folklore of Latin America, and their warlike reputation spread in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries when Jivaro 'shrunken head' trophies, tsantsa, found their way to the markets of exotica in the Western world. As occasional travelers visited them in the first decades of this century, the Jivaro also became known not as just a warlike group, but as an individualistic people intensely jealous of their freedom and unwilling to be subservient to authority, even among themselves. It was this quality that particularly attracted me when I went to study their way of life in 195657 and I was most fortunate, at that time, to find, especially east of the Cordillera de Cutucli, a portion of the Jivaro still unconquered and still living, with some changes, their traditional life style. This book is about their culture.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book has two hundred seventy-four pages. It provides a comprehensive look into the Jivaro culture and history.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is paperback. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle for reading.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point five one inches in length, zero point seven one inches in width, and eight inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael J. J. Harner. He studied the Jivaro people in the mid-twentieth century.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the category of Architecture. It explores cultural aspects related to that field.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic research. It offers insights into the Jivaro culture and their resistance against Spanish colonization.
- Q: How do I read this book effectively? A: To read this book effectively, take notes on cultural themes and key historical events discussed in each chapter.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for young readers? A: This book is more suitable for adults and older teenagers. It discusses complex cultural and historical topics.
- Q: What is the reading level of this book? A: The reading level is intended for high school students and above. It contains advanced vocabulary and detailed descriptions.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book in a cool, dry place. Keep it upright on a shelf to maintain its shape and prevent damage.
- Q: Can I clean the pages if they get dirty? A: No, it is not advisable to clean the pages. Instead, handle the book with clean hands to avoid staining.
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- Q: Does this book come with a warranty? A: No, this book does not come with a warranty. However, you can return it if it is damaged upon arrival.
- Q: Is this book available in other formats? A: Currently, this book is only available in paperback. There are no digital or hardcover versions offered at this time.
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