“Richard Lee calculated that a Bushman child will be carried a distance of 4,900 miles before he begins to walk on his own. Since, during this rhythmic phase, he will be forever naming the contents of his territory, it is impossible he will not become a poet.”
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Bruce Chatwin
Bruce Chatwin was an English novelist known for his unique travel literature and adventure novels. His works often combined history, travel, and anthropology, winning him a wide readership. more
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