Description
In March 1971, Terence McKenna, his brother Dennis and a small gypsy-like band of friends set off for the Colombian Amazonas. Along the surreal way, they encounter a cast of remarkable characters - including a mushroom, a flying saucer, pirates from outer space, and James Joyce in the guise of poultry.
One result of their adventures was McKenna's theory that psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in the stropharia cubensis mushroom, is the missing link in the development of human consciousness and langua
A classic romp through the jungles of the Amazon and the mind by one of America's great psychedelic explorers
About the Author
Terence McKenna (1946-2000) was an American ethnobotanist, psychonaut and author noted for his knowledge of psychedelics, metaphysics and subjects ranging from shamanism to the origins of language and civilization. His other books include Food of the Gods, The Archaic Revival and, with Dennis McKenna, The Invisible Landscape.
Reviews
A rollicking intellectual adventure yarn of the highest order. . . -- Tony Stevens, author of STORMING HEAVEN: LSD AND THE AMERICAN DREAM
Truly amazing -- THE VILLAGE VOICE
Book Information
ISBN 9781846044250
Author Terence McKenna
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Rider & Co
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Weight(grams) 276g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 135mm * 19mm
