In this fascinating anthropological study, Moritz Richard Schomburgk examines the deadly arrow-poison used by the Macusi tribe of British Guiana. The book provides a detailed account of the manufacture and use of the poison, as well as its significance in Macusi culture and social practices. With vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, 'On the Urari' sheds light on a little-known aspect of South American indigenous culture.
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- 2023
- 2023
This informative book is a must-read for anyone interested in the flora of South Australia. Featuring detailed descriptions of local plant species, including many naturalized weeds, this book will be a valuable resource for students, scientists, and amateur botanists alike.
- 2022
Botanical Reminiscences In British Guiana
- 114 pages
- 4 hours of reading
- 2022
Richard Schomburgk's Travels in British Guiana, 1840-1844; Volume 1
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading