Hunting and Fishing in A

A fascinating, illustrated description of hunting and finishing technologies and practices.

This detailed and fascinating description of traditional hunting, trapping and fishing in northern Laos includes illustrations of traps, weapons, etc., an insight into rites and taboos pertaining to the work, and much more. First published in 1991 and quickly out of print, the book was hailed as an outstanding contribution to southeast Asian ethnography. Its vivid descriptions and illustrations were especially praised. Over the years, the two authors wrote several books together, often with other partners. In this instance, the major contribution is by Damrong Tayanin (Kàm Ràw), drawing on his earlier life as a Kammu farmer and hunter.

This slightly revised edition of Hunting and Fishing is augmented by new material on food cultivation and its preparation among the Kammu by Damrong Tayanin together with essays by Hakan Lundström, Olivier Evrard and Magnus Fiskesjö.