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Witch Doctor's Apprentice: Hunting for Medicinal Plants in the Amazon (Library of the Mystic Arts),Used
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When Nicole Maxwell first visited the Amazon more than forty years ago, she had no idea that she would make a life's work of the people, plants and lore to be found there. Decades before Americans became aware of the riches to be found in the knowledge of plant medicines which native shamans had passed down over thousands of years, Ms. Maxwell, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, was scouring the Amazon ram forest for clues to this ancient medical tradition.Now, on the eve of the decade in which mankind will have its last chance to determine the fate of this region and its wealth of traditional knowledge, Citadel Press's Library of the Mystic Arts is proud to bring out a newly revised edition of this classic work. Long hailed as one of the major works of popular ethnomedicine, this book is both an engaging adventure story and an engrossing account of the traditions of plant medicine to be found among the tribes of Amazonia and its rerelease could not be more timely.Scientists now fear that one plant species per day is being made extinct by man's ravenous appetite for 'progress'. Of the plants which are found only in the Amazon rain forest, only a tiny percentage have been tested for their full medical possibilities. WitchDoctor's Apprentice is an inspiring and amusing plea to modern civilization to save these plants and the people who know how to use them before they are destroyed forever.On the occasion of this newly revised edition, Ms. Maxwell has created an appendix which catalogs all of the plants mentioned in the text, with their scientific names, the names by which they are known locally, and their medicinal uses. This edition also includes a newintroduction by the noted ethnobotanist Terence McKenna.'A spirited and engrossing personal narrative, as much about people and places, discomforts and dangers, the beauty of the jungle and the arcleap of wordless communication across cultural barriers, as it is about... bringing natu
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Witch Doctor's Apprentice'? A: The book primarily focuses on the exploration of medicinal plants in the Amazon rainforest, detailing the knowledge of plant medicines passed down by native shamans.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Witch Doctor's Apprentice'? A: The author is Nicole Maxwell, who is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The currently available edition is the 3rd edition, newly revised and published by Citadel Press.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 412 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Witch Doctor's Apprentice' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Witch Doctor's Apprentice' published? A: The book was published on January 27, 1998.
- Q: Does this edition include any additional content? A: Yes, this edition includes an appendix that catalogs all the plants mentioned in the text, along with their scientific names, local names, and medicinal uses.
- Q: Is there a new introduction in this edition? A: Yes, this edition features a new introduction by the noted ethno-botanist Terence McKenna.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Herbal Remedies.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.