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Gelfand (Michael)
191 pages. Frontispiece. Hardback, 1st Edition. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos with narrative text. . Binding is tight, pages are clean with exception of some foxing on book end pages. Includes a number of newspaper cutting and handwritten note featuring the author. Published by Harvell Press, England in 1964.
WITCH DOCTOR
Traditional Medicine Man of Rhodesia
The book is about the Traditional Medicine Man of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). The author writes in a language that ordinary men and women, who have no medical knowledge, can understand. He gives a picture of the Shona customs and places the witch-doctor (Nganga) in his correct context. Where the Nganga is often a herbalist of quality, that he practices preventive medicine, and that he is respected by his community.
- Jacket Condition: Very Good
- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: 8 ½" x 5 ½" x 1"
