Singing the Turtles to Sea: The Comcáac (Seri) Art and Science of Reptiles
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- Synopsis
- The Comcaac Indians of NW Mexico (better known as the Seri) are a small indigenous group with a precise folk classifications, rich folklore, and interesting traditional uses for snakes lizards, and turtles in their area, including the rare leatherback turtle. This book attempts to preserve natural knowledge by preserving cultural knowledge.
- Copyright:
- 2003
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 336 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780520217317
- Publisher:
- University of California Press
- Date of Addition:
- 10/28/10
- Copyrighted By:
- Regents of the University of California
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Animals, Art and Architecture, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Digital Divide Data
- Proofread By:
- Digital Divide Data
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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