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Travels With Tooy: History, Memory, And The African American Imagination
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Thirtyfive Years Into His Research Among The Descendants Of Rebel Slaves Living In The South American Rain Forest, Anthropologist Richard Price Encountered Tooy, A Priest, Philosopher, And Healer Living In A Rough Shantytown On The Outskirts Of Cayenne, French Guiana. Tooy Is A Time Traveler Who Crosses Boundaries Between Centuries, Continents, The Worlds Of The Living And The Dead, And The Visible And Invisible. With An Innovative Blend Of Storytelling And Scholarship, Travels With Tooy Recounts The Mutually Enlightening And Mindexpanding Journeys Of These Two Intellectuals.Included On The Itinerary For This Hallucinatory Expedition: Forays Into The Eighteenth Century To Talk With Slaves Newly Arrived From Africa; Leaps Into The Midst Of Battles Against Colonial Armies; Close Encounters With Double Agents And Femme Fatale Forest Spirits; And Trips Underwater To Speak To The Comely Sea Gods Who Control The Worlds Money Supply. This Enchanting Book Draws On Prices Longterm Ethnographic And Archival Research, But Above All On Tooys Teachings, Songs, Stories, And Secret Languages To Explore How Africans In The Americas Have Created Marvelous New Worlds Of The Imagination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Travels with Tooy'? A: 'Travels with Tooy' explores the intersections of history, memory, and the African American imagination through the journeys of anthropologist Richard Price and Tooy, a priest and healer.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Travels with Tooy'? A: The book is authored by Richard Price, an anthropologist known for his ethnographic research.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Travels with Tooy' have? A: 'Travels with Tooy' is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Travels with Tooy'? A: 'Travels with Tooy' contains 448 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'Travels with Tooy' published? A: 'Travels with Tooy' was published on November 1, 2007.
- Q: What is the item condition of 'Travels with Tooy'? A: 'Travels with Tooy' is listed as 'New', ensuring that customers receive a fresh copy.
- Q: What can readers expect from the storytelling in 'Travels with Tooy'? A: Readers can expect an innovative blend of storytelling and scholarship that draws on ethnographic research and Tooy's unique narratives.
- Q: What is the significance of Tooy's character in the book? A: Tooy serves as a guide through various historical and cultural realms, representing the rich imagination of Africans in the Americas.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on the African diaspora in 'Travels with Tooy'? A: Yes, the book emphasizes how Africans in the Americas have created new worlds of imagination, reflecting their experiences and cultural heritage.
- Q: What genre does 'Travels with Tooy' belong to? A: 'Travels with Tooy' is a blend of anthropology, history, and memoir, offering insights into cultural interactions and memory.