Last of the medicine men

the long version

Provides information on Benedict Allen's journey into the shanty towns of Haiti, the jungles of Siberut Island, the wasteland of Siberia, and the arid mountains of Mexico to learn about the mysterious roles of witch doctors, faith healers, shamans, and medicine men. The author examines diverse cultures that include the shanty towns of Haiti, the jungles of Siberut Island and the mountains of Mexico. This book accompanies a series of programmes devoted to the customs and rituals of witchdoctors and shamans.