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Eagles, Donkeys, and Butterflies

- An Anthropological Study of Brazil's "Animal Game"

About Eagles, Donkeys, and Butterflies

Focuses on the ""animal game,"" a kind of popular gambling entertainment or lottery originated in 1882 within Brazil, in which locals bet on a list of twenty-five animals. Written in English, this work moves smoothly between comprehensive analysis and field observations of specific behaviors and practices.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780268025809
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 232
  • Published:
  • January 30, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x12 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 319 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Eagles, Donkeys, and Butterflies

Focuses on the ""animal game,"" a kind of popular gambling entertainment or lottery originated in 1882 within Brazil, in which locals bet on a list of twenty-five animals. Written in English, this work moves smoothly between comprehensive analysis and field observations of specific behaviors and practices.

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