Robert F G Spier (16 results)

1973. Anthropological Theory, Burgess Publishing Company, 36 p., good + stapled paperback.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Name on front end page, no other marks or writings, pages bright and clean, binding sound. Slight darkening to spine, light shelf wear. Carefully packaged. 159 pp S1.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

1970. Anthropological Theory. Houghton Mifflin Co, 159p., good paperback with minor pen underlining (just a few pages) and a crease on the lower right hand front corner of cover.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 159 pages. Some underlining in text. ; 6 x 9".

1970. Anthropological Theory. Houghton Mifflin Co, 159p., good paperback with minor pen underlining (just a few pages) and a crease on the lower right hand front corner of cover.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Not Stated. The book has an inch wide black shapie mark on the first page, and the front cover has some surface wear.

PAPERBACK. First edition. pp 79-83 and pp129-136 octavo paper. included in Quarterly March 1958 and June 1958. discoloration to endpapers cover wear otherwise very good.

1973. "Anthropological Theory". "Basic Concepts in Anthropology", series. Burgess Pub. 36p. Wrappers good.

paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. paperback, covers age-toned, crease to the bottom leading corner of the front cover, some wear at the head and foot of the spine, the binding remains tight and the text unmarked, 159pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Used-Acceptable. 159 pp. Book shows heavy use. Pencil markings through book. Dj shows heavy wear in places. An Ex-Barnard College Library-Book with all the usual and standard signs (stamps, stickers, envelope, etc.) present.

Condition: Good. Good condition. (archaeological surveying) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good condition with light wear to cover.

softcover. Condition: good. Good condition. Moderate wear. Binding?fairly tight, pages age toned. Former owner's name inside and stamped on text block. Pictures?available?upon request.? nd.

[San Francisco 1958, Califorina Historical Society.] Buff stiff wrappers, article pp.79-88 & 129-136, very good, clean & solid, 17 x 25.5 cm., 2 complete issues, with parts: 1 & 2 the comlete essay. * * FIRST & ONLY OBSCURE EDITION * * . *** **** *** . . THE COMPLETE ESSAY FOUND IN TWO ISSUES OF THE JOURNAL . . . FIRST AND ONLY OBSCURE EDITION . * The author: Robert Forest Gayton SPIER [1922-2014]: . This article deals with the kinds of food the Chinese ate in California prior to the 1849 gold rush. Eventually the Chinese explored and found ample "native" Chinese food in California, including seaweed in Monterey, as well as other unusual examples in other parts of Northern California which became common Chinese foods. . An obscure article, seldom found complete in two parts. . * Key aspects of Chinese food habits in the 19th century, as described by Spier: Dietary Staples: A typical Chinese meal included rice, soup, and several side dishes. Fresh Ingredients: There was a high emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce and vegetables. Variety of Foods: The diet incorporated a wide range of items, including dried oysters, abalone, cuttlefish, bamboo sprouts, mushrooms, pork, poultry, vermicelli, Chinese bacon, peanut oil, and various dried fruits. Use of Tea: Tea was consumed extensively, rather than water, a practice noted by Spier to have potentially significant health implications. Communal Dining: Meals were often prepared and shared within the group, with expenses for food being a shared cost. Cultivation of Food: Chinese communities cultivated their own terrace gardens to grow herbs, spices, and vegetables. Cultural Significance: Food was not just sustenance but also a marker of cultural identity, and practices like the communal aspect of food preparation and consumption were integral to their community life. . *** "Robert F. G. Spier's two-part article, "Food Habits of Nineteenth-Century California Chinese," published in the California Historical Society Quarterly in 1958, details the cuisine and dietary practices of Chinese immigrants in California during that period. The article describes typical dishes, the use of fresh ingredients and vegetables, and cultural practices like the communal sharing of meals and the widespread consumption of tea over water. Spier also notes the variety of ingredients used, including dried seafood like abalone and cuttlefish, as well as common staples such as rice, vegetables, and pork." Quoted from JSTOR. . *** CONDITION: . Bound in the original publisher's buff stiff wrappers, firm, clean and solid. Contents likewise, no issues. Issued is a relatively small subscribed edition. . * .