Mutant Message Down UnderAn American woman's fictionalized account of her life with the Aborigines of Australia. The novel's message is that Western culture is in trouble because it has divorced itself from nature. The author is a practitioner of alternative health. |
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Page 60
... fire . On the coldest nights , numerous fires were made . In the past they had traveled with domesticated dingos that provided help in hunting , companionship , and warmth on cold nights , hence the colloquialism , " three dog night ...
... fire . On the coldest nights , numerous fires were made . In the past they had traveled with domesticated dingos that provided help in hunting , companionship , and warmth on cold nights , hence the colloquialism , " three dog night ...
Page 73
... fire stick . It is a piece of wood kept glowing by swinging it gently . In the desert , where vegetation is so treasured , each tiny trick found to insure survival is utilized . The fire stick was used to ignite the night's campfire ...
... fire stick . It is a piece of wood kept glowing by swinging it gently . In the desert , where vegetation is so treasured , each tiny trick found to insure survival is utilized . The fire stick was used to ignite the night's campfire ...
Page 174
... fire was made in it and several stones were placed so they became extremely hot . When the fire had burned out and only the rock remained , moist twigs were added , then thick root vegetables , and finally dry grass . The pit was closed ...
... fire was made in it and several stones were placed so they became extremely hot . When the fire had burned out and only the rock remained , moist twigs were added , then thick root vegetables , and finally dry grass . The pit was closed ...
Contents
THREE Natural Footwear page | 19 |
FIVE Getting High page | 37 |
SEVEN What is SOCIAL Security? page | 53 |
Copyright | |
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