RICHARD EVANS SCHULTES | Where the Gods Reign: Plants and Peoples of the Colombian Amazon - Signed, First edition

Signed first edition. First printing. Signed by Richard Evans Schultes on the title page. 273 black & white photographs of the landscape, plants, people, activities, resources, of the Colombian Amazon by Schultes. Each photo is accompanied by a brief text and an excerpt from the writings of a previous explorer or traveller. Pages are clean, crisp, and in nearly new condition. Cover has light edge and corner wear. Minor crease to bottom of front cover. Back and front cover also have light rubbing and wear. Very good or good ++ condition. From the publisher: "Where the Gods Reign is a scientific and creative anthropological overview of the Amazon rainforest ecosystem-featuring writings and excerpts on rivers, ethnic groups, cultural customs, rubber and cocoa plants, drugs and medicines, and more. Beautiful photographs taken by Dr. Schultes during his 14 years residing in the Colombian Amazon are accompanied by short poetic reflections, precise summaries which showcase Schultes