"Spanish colonists noted the use of the hammock by Native Americans, particularly in the West Indies, at the time of the Spanish conquest. The word comes from a Taíno culture Arawakan word (Haiti) meaning "fish net". Early hammocks were woven out of bark from a hamack tree, and later this material was replaced by sisal fibers because it was more abundant. One of the reasons that hammocks became popular in Central and South America was their ability to provide safety from disease transmission, insect stings, or animal bites. By suspending their beds above ground, inhabitants were better protected from snakes, biting ants, and other harmful creatures. Hammocks were introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus when he brought several of them back to Spain from islands in the present day Bahamas." ~wiki
Reading
Elizabeth and Her German Garden by Elizabeth von Arnim. You may remember I read the her other garden journal last summer
The Solitary Summer. What are you reading?
And a lovely garden it is...
ReplyDeletei just discovered your blog and i am looking forward to reading more...and, as a german AND literature student, i am verry happy about your choice of book for the summer!
ReplyDeletei get to know canadian classic novels this summer -any tipps?
melly
I've been wanting to read The Solitary Summer...and now this book! You have some great reads..and your garden is magical dear! I am reading The Blessings of the Animals by Katrina Kittle. Great book so far! xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat's Barbie doing in your garden? Have you sown some plastic beads, and that's what grew? :)
ReplyDeleteI am reading Animal Speak by Ted Andrews, which is disappointingly uneven, and a wonderful book called Tarot for Life by Paul Quinn.
Lovely garden
ReplyDeleteI am organizing a virtual party on my blog, I invite you to participate if you like it.
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