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Auction #118 begins on 03 Oct 2024

Liebenberg (Louis)

THE ART OF TRACKING:

the origin of science

Published: David Philip, Cape Town, 1990

Edition: First edition

Reserve: $100

Approximately:

Estimate: $120

Bidding opens: 3 Oct 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 10 Oct 16:30 GMT

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x, 176 pages: illustrations. Pictorial paper covered boards, unevenly faded, as usually seen.                                                                                                                                                                                

Liebenberg's thesis is that, through the millenia, humans became adept at tracking and this has caused our brains to be adaptive or receptive to growing a scientific imagination. Liebenberg also delves into trophy hunting, pointing out the boastfulness of the activity (as evidenced by posing alongside the kill). In traditional hunting societies, the hunters were always the most humble and gentle of the tribe "… hunting was not carried out in an aggressive spirit at all. Owing to the consciousness of depleting natural resources, there was actually a regret at killing life. In some cases, they even felt compassion for the killed animal" (p. viii-ix).

  • Binding Condition: Excellent
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 24 x 16 cm


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