Marshall Thomas, Elizabeth.

The Harmless People.

London, Readers Union Secker & Warburg, 1960. 19.5cm x 12cm. 237 pages. Original Hardcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear.

Between 1950 and 1956, Thomas took part in three expeditions to live with and study the Ju’hoansi (Kung Bushmen) of the Kalahari Desert in Namibia and Botswana/ During these trips, Thomas kept a journal which she later drew on when writing her first book, The Harmless People.
A popular success and New York Times bestseller, “The Hidden Life of Dogs” also drew criticism from some in the scientific and dog training communities for Thomas’ observational methods and analysis/ Thomas wrote a follow-up book, “The Social Life of Dogs: The Grace of Canine Company”, as well as books on feline and deer behavior.
Includes map of Bushman Country.

• Keywords: Africa · African history
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394702891
• Inventory Number: 40388AB

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