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Mentawai - Life in the Forests: Explore the Skills and Tools of the Mentawai people. (Native Tribes) Paperback – July 4, 2025

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Management number 220518876 Release Date 2026/05/03 List Price $8.35 Model Number 220518876
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The skills and tools described in this book were gathered firsthand from traditionally living families of the Mentawai people on Siberut Island, West Sumatra, Indonesia. They demonstrate their ingenuity and offer valuable lessons for those seeking to reconnect with nature in meaningful and practical ways.Whether you’re an adventurer, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone interested in sustainable living, the knowledge in this book is both timeless and adaptable to modern circumstances. It aims to adopt a holistic view of the skills necessary for survival in the forests of Siberut and explains them in a popular-scientific manner. From crafting thatched roof panels and obtaining food from animals to using edible plants, these skills are just as relevant today as they were for the first hunter-gatherers. Read more

ISBN13 979-8289458407
Language English
Publisher Independently published
Dimensions 6 x 0.56 x 9 inches
Item Weight 14.7 ounces
Print length 236 pages
Publication date July 4, 2025

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