Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An edition that has a discolored mark on the lower front board in a barely shelfworn dust-jacket, each about Fine.

In Favor of Deceit: a Study of Tricksters in an Amazonian Society by Ellen Basso tells the stories of three Amazonian tricksters-Tupari, an inventive and resourceful hunter; Bake, a cunning and imaginative healer; and Kakari, a clever and daring thief-who use their skills to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of their life in a rapidly changing world. Basso reveals the ways in which these tricksters use deception, cunning, and humor to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals, often defying the expectations of their family, community, and society.; 8vo; 376 pages.