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A completely new and comprehensive look at the traditional tipi, "Tipis, Tepees, Teepees" examines the history, evolution, and construction of tipis since the 1840s. Tipis can be found all over the world in dozens of cultures. Currently, these fascinating dwellings are experiencing a resurgence in popularity because of their unique qualities: they are easy to transport, comfortable to live in for long periods of time, and weather resistant. They effectively capture the mythical Western experience. From the first tipis made of buffalo or elk hide to the canvas duck tipis of today, Linda Holley explores the many different methods of tipi construction and includes dozens of drawings, photographs, illustrations, and diagrams that show how to construct, erect, decorate, and transport a tipi.
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The nomadic dwelling structure of the American Indian is called several names by many different tribes. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
The nomadic dwelling structure of the American Indian is called several names by many different tribes. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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A truely remarkable book written by one the foremost authorities on tipi design and living. Would have no hesitation in recommending this fine book.
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Best Tipi book yet!
22 May 2008
Format:Paperback
I have three other tipi books and this one is by far my favorite. Not only does she cover the basics (styles of tipis, poles, their care and maintenance, setting up a tipi, different knots to tie the tripod (or quad-pod, as I like to call it.)), but she goes as far as to explain practical tipi-living: how to fix tears, proper smoke flap positioning, bathroom and washup, heating the tipi, and tipi transport (even in different countries.) My challenge has been transporting my tipi. Her book also shares some really fun stories of her own expereinces in her tipis over the years. I especially enjoyed the chapter entitled "Why People Never Camp with Me." Coupled with all the excellent diagrams and photos of tipis, and interviews with an immensely diverse group of tipi enthusiasts (who woulda' thunk of tipis in Russia?), this book is awesome from cover to cover. My mother bought a tipi when I was five years old and we stayed in it every summer. When I was in college I bought my own tipi. I guess you could say that I "moved out". With my love of tipis, I thought that tipi living just couldn't be captured in a book. But I think this book manages to do just that!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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24 Jan 2012
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This is a complete book on the history and the how of making your own tipi. It gives a varity of tipi sizes to make and tell how to design to fit your size needs. Has great information on where to get material and how a tipi is constructied. For the how to geek this is your book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great Instructional / Historical book
11 Sep 2011
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I really love tipis. and this book does a wonderful job describing not only the process to building one, but the importance and history behind the correct way to execute.
I would recommend to anyone interested in tipis.
I would recommend to anyone interested in tipis.
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