Wizard of the Upper Amazon: The Story of Manuel C[rdova-Rios
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Book Overview
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...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0938190806
ISBN13:9780938190806
Release Date:January 1993
Publisher:North Atlantic Books
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.84 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"
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Adventurers & Explorers Arts & Literature Authors Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Earth-Based Religions Ethnic & National Ethnic Studies History Native American Peru Politics & Social Sciences Shamanism Social Sciences South America Specific Demographics Specific Groups Teen & Young AdultCustomer Reviews
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
If you are interested in shamanic subjects & are reading people like John Perkins and Carlos Castaneda, then you will want to read this.... which pre-dates those. This is a story not an essay or direct teaching, but understandings are there for the taking. I come away from this book (read in one day) appreciative but also with a vague wondering if the story is exactly as it seems... did it really happen? does it matter if it really happened?
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