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FACSIMILE REPRINT - Primarily known to experimental archaeologists and modern flintknappers this book is considered a classic work on stone tool manufacture. With a new introduction by Dr. John C. Whittaker, Professor of Anthropology of Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa. Dr. Whittaker is a well-known author and modern authority on the manufacture of stone tools.Mr. Skavlem was a member of a pioneer Norwegian family in Wisconsin and became interested in the manufacture of stone implements when he found a broken celt in his cornfield in 1912 and thought about the manner in which stone tools could have been resharpened in antiquity. He experimented with a common sense approach to the craft and became quite adept at turning out ground stone as well as flint tools. This book describes the methods he developed of working stone over a fifteen year period and pictures many of the tools that he produced. As a matter of fact, the collection of his work is on permanent display at the Logan Museum of Anthropology at Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin and we would like to thank its curator, Dr. William Green, for his help in making this scarce and early work available again.This 8-1/4" x 10-1/2", 171 page, soft cover, facsimile reprint is illustrated with 64 plates, many of which are full page. - FACSIMILE REPRINT ... Read more

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A Spectactular Classic, Not Suited to Young Children
Most of my generation, when they think of Bambi, think of the sentimental Disney movie.But the original book was a serious work.Its one-of-a-kind conception and spectacular writing have earned it classic status as the story of a young deer growing to adulthood in his woodland home.Salten's writing is compelling, and scenes from the story will stay in the mind long after reading, to be often recalled and savored.This Bambi lives a grim and dangerous life, his world filled with blood and fear -- and most of his troubles emanate from the dreaded Man.

Bambi's response to his pitiless world is to emulate his distant father, exiling himself from the company of others -- even Faline, his mate.In abandoning these relationships, he chooses a solitary life in which he accepts loneliness (his own and Faline's) as the price of his safety.

There is a clear sense that Bambi's coming-of-age is defined by no longer needing to rely on others.His relationship with his father begins when the old stag rebukes him for calling his mother: "Your mother has no time for you.Can't you stay by yourself?"Later in life, his father befriends him and teaches him to move through the forest so that he is never seen.The relationship ends when his father leaves him to die alone.Bambi then passes on the heritage of solitude by rebuking two fawns for crying after their mother.

In contrast to this message of isolationism, the Bible teaches that a solitary existence falls short of God's plan (Genesis 2:18).Rather than affirming interdependence as a sign of weakness, Scripture teaches that people are meant to live in community (Ecclesiastes 4:12; 1 Corinthians 12:12; and Hebrews 10:24-25).Rather than becoming stronger when we withdraw from others, being alone actually makes us more vulnerable to attack.

The romantic appeal of Bambi's self-chosen exile has an especial attraction in our individualistic culture.Adults will need to use discernment about when a child is ready for this book.The reader ought to be mature enough to critically engage Salten's perspective without being drawn into his isolationist impulse.Since the message is embedded in a masterfully written story, parents should be cautious about introducing it too early, but at the right time it ought to provide excellent material for discussion.

childhood revisited
This book is a book my mother used to read to me when i was a child and i hope i can read it to my children.

Beautiful
This is the most beautifully written story I have ever read. The imagery and perspective is amazing. It goes so much deeper than the Disney movie. I wouldn't recommend it for young children (it would probably be over their heads) but it is not long either. Everyone that has grown up watching this movie should read this book.

Not the Disney Bambi!
This is a very different book than the Disney movie.

I realise at the time that the Disney animated movie caused something of a kerfuffle, since Bambi's mom is shot off-screen. In the book, things only start there. The novel, while well-written, is much more violent than one might expect, and is not especially appropriate for many children under 10.

I do not recommend that people run out and buy this novel if their children thought Bambi, Farina, and Thumper were cute, the therapy bills will be astronomical.

"adapted" = "dumbed down"
To all who are confused by sleek marketing: THIS IS NOT THE "REAL" BAMBI!!!

The real "Bambi" is written by Felix Salten, period.And, it wasn't meant as a book for children.It is a philosophical tale about attaining knowledge, wisdom and the enlightenment, if you will.It is an allegory of human life, suffering and the ultimate quest for the TRUTH.

That you can only infer from the original text by Salten, which today seems to be available only on vintage editions from the 20-s.TO give you an idea, the edition being reviewed is 192 pages long, and the 1929 edition of the Salten's text is 293 pages long (same size print).This is how much has been cut out of Salten's text, where IMO every word is thoroughly meaningful and irreplaceable.

The continuous efforts to dumb down this book really makes me wonder.The sugar-coated Disney version of the story started the trend.The "adaptions", while claiming to return to authenticity, reduce the scope of the questions raised in the story to growing up and learning, and to the environmentalist \ anti-hunting issues.

No, it is much more than that.Do not settle for less, get the original.Borrow it from your local library if you must.And, read it to your kids -- they can handle its wisdom. ... Read more