Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive

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Author: Eliot Stein
Narrator: Danny Hughes
Length: 12 hours and 17 minutes
Release Date: February 18, 2025

Version: Unabridged

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#28,397 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #12 in Cultural Anthropology (Books) #16 in Travelogues & Travel Essays #62 in Travel Writing & Commentary

 

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Product Name: Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive

Embark on a unique journey with Eliot Stein as he takes you across the globe to meet the extraordinary individuals who are safeguarding our most treasured cultural practices in “Custodians of Wonder.” From Japan to Italy, India to Cuba, and beyond, Stein’s tales will have you on the edge of your seat.

Join narrator Danny Hughes as he immerses you in the world of a man who holds the key to Japan’s ancient soy sauce recipe, passed down through generations. In Italy, discover the art of making the world’s rarest pasta with the only woman who knows its secrets. Venture to India, where a family crafts a special mirror said to reveal your true self.

From Scandinavia’s last night watchman to a West African griot carrying on the oral traditions of his ancestors, each story will captivate you. Travel with Stein to Peru’s highlands, where the last Inca bridge master weaves a grass bridge each year. Meet a British beekeeper who communicates with bees, and explore a German forest to find a tree with its own address.

These custodians of ancient customs are fighting against the odds to preserve their heritage. Let Eliot Stein introduce you to these remarkable individuals who are keeping age-old traditions alive in the face of modernization. Delve into the world of cultural anthropology, travel writing, and more in this captivating audiobook.

Don’t miss out on this enlightening and entertaining journey into the depths of our shared human history. “Custodians of Wonder” will leave you in awe of the resilience and dedication of these last guardians of tradition. Discover the exquisite craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage celebrated in the award-winning anthropology audiobook series, “Custodians of Wonder,” where each fascinating narrative unfolds to unveil the intricate tapestry of ancient customs and profound traditions around the globe.

 

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