Download or read book Master Weavers of the Altiplano written by Robert Magregor Duff and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Masterweavers of the Altiplano written by Robert Duff and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 200 images of antique tribal weavings with mid 1970's period photos and explanatory text
Download or read book The master weavers celebrating one hundred years of Navajo textile artists from the Toadlena Two Grey Hills weaving region written by Mark [VNV] Winter and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Master Weavers written by Mark Winter and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands written by Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez and published by Thrums Books. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated, bilingual book, this guide visits 20 villages in the Chiapas Highlands to showcase their stunning handwoven cloth while also providing an insider's look into their history, folklore, festivals, traditions, and daily lives. Ritual transvestites, Virgin statues draped with native blouses, tunics designed to look like howler monkey fur, and elaborately floral shawls and ponchos--these are just a few of the unforgettable images captured in the book. Also included are a pull-out map of the Chiapas Highlands and dates of special festivals and local markets.
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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Bolivia written by Brendon Griffin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-colour throughout, The Rough Guide to Bolivia is the ultimate travel guide to one of South America's most captivating countries. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style, Rough Guides cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your list and guaranteed to get you value for money, each guide also reviews the best accommodation and restaurants in all price brackets. We know there are times for saving, and times for splashing out. In The Rough Guide to Bolivia: - Over 50 colour-coded maps featuring every listing - Area-by-area chapter highlights - Top 5 boxes - Things not to miss section Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Bolivia.
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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Bolivia written by Shafik Meghji and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the shimmering blue waters of Lake Titicaca to the blindingly white salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni, the snow-capped peaks of the Andes and the verdant rainforests of the Amazon, Bolivia's diverse landscapes astound. The country is incredibly rich in culture and history, boasting ancient pre-Inca ruins, fascinating witches' markets, vibrant carnivals and some of South America's finest colonial architecture. There are also plenty of activities for thrill seekers, including cycling down the world's most dangerous road, exploring legendary silver mines, swimming with pink river dolphins and retracing the footsteps of Che Guevara. Now available in PDF format. This new, fully-updated edition of The Rough Guide to Bolivia helps you discover both the big sights and the hidden gems, with expert reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink for everyone from backpackers to five-star travelers. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with the Rough Guide to Bolivia.
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Download or read book A History of Modern Latin America written by Teresa A. Meade and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-09 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of Modern Latin America: 1800 to the Present examines the diverse and interlocking experiences of people of indigenous, African, and European backgrounds from the onset of independence until today. Illustrates and analyzes the major and minor events that shape history, the triumphs and defeats, and the everyday lives of people of varied classes and racial and ethnic backgrounds Intersperses accounts of the lives of prominent figures with those of ordinary people Emphasizes gender's role in influencing political and economic change and shaping cultural identity Student and instructor resources available at http://minerva.union.edu/meadet/modernlatinamerica/index.html [Wiley disclaims all responsibility and liability for the content of any third-party websites that can be linked to from this website. Users assume sole responsibility for accessing third-party websites and the use of any content appearing on such websites. Any views expressed in such websites are the views of the authors of the content appearing on those websites and not the views of Wiley or its affiliates, nor do they in any way represent an endorsement by Wiley or its affiliates.]
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