Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-282) and index.

Old times -- The rewards of hard work -- The mother hill -- A beachside brawl -- The settlers -- Living in the moment -- Tsumkwe Road -- The provident environment -- The hollow tree -- Strong food -- An elephant hunt -- Pinnacle point -- A gift from God -- Hunting and empathy -- Insulting the meat -- New times -- When lions become dangerous -- Fear and farming -- Cattle country -- Crazy gods -- The promised land.