Wizard of the Upper Amazon
The Story of Manuel C¢rdova-Rios
$38.93
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
15 July 2011
Summary
A richly-detailed real-life account of ancient tribal life and the fascinating role of Ayahuasca in the heart of the Amazon.
Wizard of the Upper Amazon provides an insightful depiction of a South American tribal society at the turn of the 20th century. It delves into the captivating world of the Huni Kui tribe and their deep-seated connection with Ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogenic plant. With the resurging interest in Ayahuasca today, this account offers a valuable and historical p…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780938190806 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0938190806 |
| Author: | F. Bruce Lamb |
| Publisher: | North Atlantic Books,U.S. |
| Imprint: | North Atlantic Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Release Date: | 15 July 2011 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 14mm |
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“This is one of the three or four best books I have ever encountered.“—Peter Warshall, The CoEvolution Quarterly“A rare glimpse of the private life of a Peruvian healer.“—Andrew Weil, M.D., author of the The Natural Mind
About The Author
F. Bruce Lamb
F. Bruce Lamb was born in Colorado in 1913 and holds B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan. He has traveled widely, in North, South and Central America, as well as Africa and Asia, and has held many posts and consultancies in the field of forest engineering, specializing in tropical forestry. He has published two books and numerous articles in this field. Married and father of one daughter, he lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is retired Technical Director, Forest Resources for Champion International Corporation.
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