Shabono

by Florinda Donner

Book Overview

'Shabono' - the name of the hamlets of palm-thatched dwellings where the Yanomama Indians of Venezuela and southern Brazil live - recounts the vivid and unforgettable experience of anthropologist... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440078288
• ISBN13: 9780440078289
• Release Date: January 1982
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.

Customer Reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Although I found the book interesting and very readable, I was often reminded of Carlos Castaneda. I knew nothing about Ms. donner previously so I was surprised to find that she was acquainted with Mr. Castaneda. The book probably is fairly accurate as far as the cultural anthropology is concerned but there are many areas that are not believable. I would recommend this book as a light read about the Yanomamo.

Exceptional

I really thoroughly enjoyed this book. Donner got to know the Yanomamo intimately, and her experiences are fascinating.

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