The Fifth Profession [antikvár]

THE FIFTH PROFESSIONNo single historical event marks the origin of Savage's profession. The skill to which he devoted himself has its antecedents prior to fact in the haze of myth. At the start, there were hunters, then farmers, then with something to be gained by barter, prostitutes and politicians. Given some debate about precedence, those are the first four human endeavors.But as soon as something can be gained, it must also be protected. Hence Savage'sthe fifthprofession. Although his craft's inception has not been documented, two incidents illustrate its valiant traditions.