Encyclopedia of People

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Come face to face with the people of the world

Introduction

Encyclopedia of People combines the appeal of a fascinating collection of stories with the comprehensive and educational qualities of a reference book. Focusing on the daily lives, customs, languages, and religions of peoples from around the world, we look at the fundamental similarities of all peoples, and the extraordinary traditions that make each culture unique.

• Knitting is an important craft tradition for the people pf Taquile Island in Lake Titicaca – but only the men know how to do it.
• Maasai cattle herders often open a vein in one of their cows, drink some nutritious blood, and seal it up again.
• A Russian custom involves dunking children into icy cold water in order to make them hardy and immune to illnesses.

This extraordinary book provides a unique snapshot of modern life for more than 80 peoples inhabiting every single region of the planet. From the Yanomami of the Amazon rainforest and the long-horned Miao people of Eastern China to the city dwellers of New York and the diary farmers of the Alps, spectacular photography gives an intimate view of a huge diversity of cultures within a fragile and beautiful world.

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"...a fascinating collection of stories about people and their customs while, at the same time being a reference book. The photographs are breathtaking – a real visual feast." The Herald (Glasgow)

"...a rich and splendid book, lavishly illustrated and highly informative." West Sussex Gazette

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