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One River

by Wade Davis

ISBN13: 9780684834962
ISBN10: 0684834960
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In the 1940s, biologist Richard Evans Schultes uncovered many of the secrets of the rain forest, relying not only on his own prodigious investigations, but on the wisdom passed down by local tribes. Thirty years later his student, Wade Davis, followed in his footsteps. Two interwoven tales of scientific adventure bring to life the riches of the Amazon basin and bear witness to the destruction of its indigenous culture and natural wonders over two generations. photos.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 493-515) and index.

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Wade Davis received his doctorate in ethnobotany from Harvard University. Author of six books, including One River, he divides his time between Washington, D.C., Vancouver, and a remote fishing lodge in northern British Columbia.

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: John McCarthy, November 29, 2009 (view all comments by John McCarthy)
One of the greatest stories told to gain understanding of the natural history and people of the Amazon rain forest, told by a student of the pioneering ethnobotanist Richard Evan Schultes. Davis has grown to be a master of the field, as well as adventure anthropology and world cultures. "One River" is great reading for anyone going to the rain forest or dreaming about such a journey.
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ISBN:: 9780684834962
Author:: Davis, Wade
Publisher:: Simon & Schuster
Location:: New York :
Subject:: General science
Subject:: Ecology
Subject:: Anthropology
Subject:: Botany
Subject:: Amazon river and valley
Subject:: Medicinal plants
Subject:: Ethnobotany
Subject:: Hallucinogenic plants.
Subject:: Ethnobotanists
Subject:: Life Sciences - Ecology
Subject:: Life Sciences - Botany
Subject:: Anthropology - General
Subject:: General Science
Edition Description:: Trade paper
Series Volume:: no. 54
Publication Date:: 19970831
Binding:: TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 544
Dimensions:: 9.25 x 6.12 in 20.65 oz

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