Stefansson, Vilhjalmur

THE FAT OF THE LAND; Enlarged Edition of Not by Bread Alone

New York: THE MACMILLAN COMPANY, 1956. Hardcover. 339 pages. 21.5 x 14.5 cm. Signed and inscribed by the author on front free end paper. "For Margaret and Jim Cusick, from one who has lived on the fat of the land at their house, Vilhjalmur Stefansson". From the quasi-explorer, born William Stevenson in Arnes, Manitoba; this edition continues to promote a Neolithic lifestyle - promoting meat eating and high-fat eating patterns. After spending time with Inuit tribes, Stefansson became enamored, let's say righteous about eating fat. Interior crisp and clean. Boards very lightly rubbed at corners. Black cloth covered boards, title in gilt. Near fine. Item #4170

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