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1	The serpent and the rainbow more books like this by Wade Davis This classic work of anthropological narrative nonfiction, written in 1985, follows Harvard ethnobotanist Wade Davis to Haiti on a mission to discover the drug compounds at the root of zombie-making voodoo practices. Davis learns how such magical potions are made by bribing and befriending a local houngan (priest of voodoo, or "Voudon" as it's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Lost Amazon: The Photographic Journey of Richard Evans Schultes more books like this by Wade Davis, Richard Evans Schultes (Photographer), Andrew Weil, M.D. (Foreword by) The work of Harvard anthropologist Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001), who surveyed the Amazon basis almost continuously for 12 years beginning in 1945, is examined through his own photographs and field notes. With text written by Schultes' protg, explorer Wade Davis, this book is published to coincide with a traveling exhibition. 150 photos. see all copies from $11.00! new only from $16.76! \| first editions
3	One River more books like this by Wade Davis Ethnobotanist Wade Davis has spent many years in the rainforest, helping in their preservation. This is the story of his own explorations in the 1970s and the earlier ones of his mentor, Harvard ethnobotanist Richard Evans Schultes. Their contrasting experiences, a generation apart, vividly portray the damage that has been done to the rainforest ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $9.38! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Shadows in the Sun: Travels to Landscapes of Spirit and Desire more books like this by Wade Davis An anthropologist travels around the world seeking the spiritual bond between man and nature as it is manifest in a variety of cultures, from the Inuit to the Amazonian. see all copies from $2.07! new only from $12.39! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Light at the edge of the world more books like this by Wade Davis In this major new work, renowned anthropologist and bestselling author Wade Davis explores and reveals the awe-inspiring wealth of human diversity and makes an impassioned case for preservation of Earth's disappearing cultures. 80 photos. see all copies from $16.95! new only from $48.49!
6	Rainforest: Ancient Realm of the Pacific Northwest more books like this by Graham Osborne With their towering spruces and cedars, verdant groundcover and cloaks of mist, the temperate rainforests of North America have long been a source of wonder and awe. Rainforest captures the mystery and the majesty of these ancient forests. In his eloquent essay, Wade Davis describes the conditions that make these rainforests unique on the planet. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.63!
7	Passage of Darkness: The Ethnobiology of the Haitian Zombie more books like this by Wade Davis In 1982, Harvard-trained ethnobotanist Wade Davis traveled into the Haitian countryside to research reports of zombies--the infamous living dead of Haitian folklore. A report by a team of physicians of a verifiable case of zombification led him to try to obtain the poison associated with the process and examine it for potential medical use. ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $26.68! \| signed copies
8	The clouded leopard : travels to landscapes of spirit and desire. more books like this by Wade Davis see all copies from $10.75! new only from $99.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Peoples of the World: Their Cultues, Traditions, and Ways of Life more books like this by David Maybury-Lewis (Contributions by), Wade Davis (Contributions by), Brian M. Fagan (Contributions by) A comprehensive and lavishly illustrated one-of-a-kind volume capturing the traditions and ways of life of remote ethnic groups around the globe--their customs, their religions and livelihoods--is compiled by world-renowned anthropologists and writers. 30 maps. 200 color photos. see all copies from $7.15!
10	In Search of Dignity more books like this by Gunter Pfannmuller (Photographer), Wade Davis, Wilhelm Klein Text by Wilhelm Klein. Preface by Wade Davis. A unique documentation of isolated and vanishing cultures around the world. With a traveling photographic studio setup of their own invention and a generous supply of patience and determination, this photographer-and-writer team traversed the globe in search of the last cultures to live apart from an ... see all copies from $3.50! new only from $11.87! \| first editions \| SVS
11	Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands: Dreaming Patterns, Weaving Memories more books like this by Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez, Wade Davis (Preface by) A richly illustrated look at Andean weaving, which embodies the living history and culture of the Peruvian highlands, this guide extensively catalogs many of the intricate patterns found in traditional Peruvian textiles. Exploring the personal histories of the Quechua people who sustain this tradition, it examines how they weave extraordinary ... see all copies from $12.62! new only from $12.62! \| SVS
12 view cover	Ancient Marks: The Sacred Origins of Tattoos and Body Marking more books like this by Chris Rainier (Photographer), Wade Davis (Foreword by) Seven years, seven continents, and thirty countries, from the African savannah to the barrios of Los Angeles, from New Zealand to Egypt, and Brazil to Burkina Faso, Chris Rainier documented the traditions of tattooing, scarification, piercing, and other forms of body altering art, the origins of which date back to the dawn of humankind. Ancient ... see all copies from $24.29! new only from $29.00! \| SVS
13 view cover	Light at the Edge of the World: A Journey Through the Realm of Vanishing Cultures more books like this by Wade Davis In this major new work, renowned anthropologist and bestselling author Wade Davis explores and reveals the awe-inspiring wealth of human diversity and makes an impassioned case for preservation of Earth's disappearing cultures. 80 photos. see all copies from $8.26! new only from $8.26! \| signed copies \| SVS
14 view cover	Vampire: The Dark Ages Book of Storyteller Secrets more books like this by Matt Burke, Wade Racine, Guy Davis (Illustrator) Explore the weird and wondrous nights of Dark Medieval Europe. Wander the lonely nocturnal roads in service to the vampire princes - or become one yourself. Track a unicorn for its blood, or delve into the intrigues of the Italian merchant cities. Battle Assamite killers in the Holy Land, or aid the nascent Tremere as they struggle for survival ... see all copies from $6.95! new only from $78.97!
15	Nomads of the Dawn: The Penan of the Borneo Rain Forest more books like this by Wade Davis, Aan MacKenzie, Ian MacKenzie The Penan, one of the few remaining nomadic peoples of the rain forest, live in a place of indescribable beauty -- and all around them the forest is coming down at an alarming pace. In their East Malaysian state of Sarawak, the rate of timber cut is among the highest the world has ever known. This timely book addresses in words (both narrative and ... see all copies from $265.79!
16	The Players Championship: 25th Anniversary 1974-1998 Golf Tournament - Florida more books like this by Don Wade, Martin Davis see all copies from $1.99! new only from $76.53! \| first editions
17 view cover	The Archaeology of Tomorrow: Architecture and the Spirit of Place more books like this by Travis Price, Ken Wyner (Photographer), Wade Davis (Foreword by) Applying cutting-edge analysis and three decades of experience as an architect, philosopher, and educator, the renowned design pioneer Travis Price presents a visually rich and thought provoking view into the worlds of design, architecture, and modern life. The Archaeology of Tomorrow offers an innovative perspective on the enduring nature of ... see all copies from $29.00! new only from $29.00!
18 view cover	Among the Inuit more books like this by Robert Semeniuk, Hugh Brody (Foreword by), Wade Davis (Afterword by) While on assignment for "National Geographic," distinguished photojournalist Robert Semeniuk spent two years with the Inuit. Facing one of the harshest environments on Earth, Semeniuk lived in a canvas tent with a family of nine, witnessing firsthand the social and environmental changes affecting Inuit communities. These 70 dramatic images and ... see all copies from $29.95! new only from $32.13! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Clouded Leopard: A Book of Travels more books like this by Wade Davis For many years and through many of the world's most remote regions, Wade Davis has traveled in search of the rare places where cultural diversity survives, untainted by the influences of globalization and modernization. "The Clouded Leopard" brings together the extraordinary travels that sprang from this quest. His travels emphasize the fragility ... see all copies from $11.98! new only from $11.98! \| SVS
20 view cover	Book of Peoples of the World: A Guide to Cultures more books like this by K David Harrison (Editor), Catherine Herbert Howell (Editor), Wade Davis (Editor) see all copies from $17.50! new only from $17.50!
21 view cover	Grand Canyon: River at Risk more books like this by Wade Davis (Photographer), Chris Rainier (Photographer), Macduff Everton (Photographer) It's an alarming if little-known fact: one of the world's mightiest rivers, the Colorado, no longer reaches the sea. Every drop of its water is allocated to agriculture and communities along the way and none remains for the Colorado Delta at river's end, a once-thriving estuary that supported North America's most diverse biosphere. "Grand Canyon: ... see all copies from $29.00! new only from $29.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22	Light at the End of the World by Wade Davis see all copies from $19.00!
23	Penan : voice for the Borneo rainforest more books like this by Wade Davis, Thom Henley see all copies from $25.00! signed copies \| first editions
24	Penan Voice for the Borneo Rain Forest by Wade & Henley Davis, Thom see all copies from $10.99! new only from $85.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
25	One river : science, adventure and hallucinogenics in the Amazon Basin more books like this by Wade Davis see all copies from $77.47!

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