#3904

Mentioned in 7 episodes

One River

Book • 1996

This book combines history, politics, science, botany, and culture through a biographical account of Wade Davis' own travels and as a memoir to his late mentor, Richard Evans Schultes.

It documents their journeys and discoveries in the Amazon, focusing on the botanical secrets of coca and the cultural significance of the region.

The narrative intertwines Davis' experiences in the 1970s with Schultes' adventures in the 1940s, highlighting their immersion in the lives of Amazonian tribes and the extraordinary plants that sustain life in the forest.

Mentioned by

Christopher Ryan

K Allado-McDowell

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as one of

Wade Davis

's books, discussing the Amazon.

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Mentioned by

Paul Rosolie

when discussing Richard Evans Schultes's work in the Amazon and the changes he witnessed over time.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as the author of 23 books, including "One River."

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

, referencing his book about Richard Evans Schultes' adventures.

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Mentioned by

K Allado-McDowell

in the context of experiences in the Amazon rainforest.

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Mentioned by

Christopher Ryan

as someone who's work he has read.

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Mentioned by

Philip Coulter

as a book about the author's journey through Latin America and a meditation on anthropology.

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Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

as one of

Wade Davis

's books, discussing indigenous cultures and their use of plant medicines.

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