On the Urari: The Deadly Arrow-Poison of the Macusis, an Indian Tribe in British Guiana

by Moritz Richard Schomburgk

Book Overview

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.

This work...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021222275
• ISBN13: 9781021222275
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"