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Boesman-Stories, Deel 3. Die boesman self, sy sedes, gewoontes en bekwaamhede
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Von Wielligh, G. R. (Gideon Retief), 1859-1932.
- Language:
- Afrikaans
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Boesman-Stories, Deel 3. Die boesman self, sy sedes, gewoontes en bekwaamhede" by G. R. von Wielligh is a comprehensive collection that investigates the life, customs, and skills of the Bushmen, written in the early 20th century. This volume is part of a series that aims to present a detailed ethnographic account of this indigenous group, shedding light on their culture, tools, and belief systems. The work seeks to bring forward an understanding of the Bushman identity, exploring their social roles such as hunters, artists, and family members through various chapters. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of the Bushman as an individual and as part of a community. The author introduces the general characteristics and cultural aspects of the Bushman people, discussing their physical attributes, social structure, and the harsh realities of their existence in the wild. It emphasizes their adaptability, resourcefulness, and unique connection to their environment, hinting at the insights and personal stories that will follow in subsequent chapters, which delve into their hunting practices, artistic expressions, and spiritual beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- 'n Paar Woorde vooraf
- Klipgereedskappe
- Uit die Geskiedenis
- Die Boesman self
- Die Boesman-taal
- Huislike Lewe en Gewoontes
- Godsdienstige Begrippe
- Bygeloof aangaande seker Diere
- Nog meer oor Bygeloof
- Die Boesman as Kunstenaar
- Die Boesman as Jagter
- Die Boesman as Krygsman
- Die Boesman as Bediende
- Voortekens en Voorgevoel
- Nog meer uit die Geskiedenis
- Pyl en Boog
- Hoe Boesmans Vry en Trou
- Is Boesmans werklik so dom?
- 'n Boesman is waarlik dapper
- Hoe Boesmans verf maak
- Kinders van die Natuur
- Fyn Diefstalle
- As Nood die Boesmans druk
- Wat 'n Boesman alles kan doen
- Wat 'n Boesman nie kan doen nie
- Wat alles in voordeel van Boesmans is.
- Credits:
- Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
- Release date is 2020-12-10
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