When the first edition of this book was published in 1957, the art of making a tipi was almost lost, even among American Indians. Since that time a tremendous resurgence of interest in the Indian way of life has occurred, resurgence due in part, at least, to the Laubins' life-long efforts at preservation and interpretation of Indian culture.As The Indian Tipi makes obvious, the American Indian is both a practical person and a natural artist. Indian inventions are commonly both serviceable and beautiful. Other tents are hard to pitch, hot in summer, cold in winter, poorly lighted, unventilated, easily blown down, and ugly to boot. The conical tipi of the Plains Indian has none of these faults. It can be pitched by one person. It is roomy, well ventilated at all times, cool in summer, well lighted, proof against high winds and heavy downpours, and, with its cheerful fire inside, snug in the severest winter weather. Moreover, its tilted cone, trim smoke flaps, and crown of poles, pres
Curious About Feng Shui?
Your space holds the key to your health, happiness and prosperity, and A Little Bit of Feng Shui provides a useful guide to its teachings. This book will teach you how to understand and use Feng Shui--all the way from its history and basic principles to practical skills that can be used immediately. Author and Feng Shui practitioner Ai Matsui Johnson illustrates how and why to make basic changes in the layout of your home in order to promote positive energy for you, your friends, and family. Readers will learn how to assess and then design their space to unlock its hidden potential, and even apply Feng Shui principles to improve their relationships and lifestyle.
Product details
- Hardback | 128 pages
- 127 x 177 x 15.24mm | 272.16g
- 07 Apr 2022
- Union Square & Co.
- United States
- English
- all in 2-color
- 1454944331
- 9781454944331
- 2,137,491
Download A Little Bit of Feng Shui : An Introduction to the Energy of the Home (9781454944331).pdf, available at ebookdownloadfree.co for free.
Komentar
Posting Komentar