Spirit of the Amazon: The Indigenous Tribes of the Xingu

The Spirit of the Amazon is a celebration of cultural diversity and a call for better stewardship of the world. It showcases the spiritual and material value of the Xingu tribes to all mankind, and their connection to the natural richness of the planet. The authors followed the course of the Xingu river, visiting forty-eight tribal villages and documenting their daily lives, connection to the land, and threats. It is a celebration of their vibrant cultures, rituals, and rites of passage, and a call for the world to protect them from destruction.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2019
Publisher: Papadakis

Spirit of the Amazon is a captivating work that blends the talents of photojournalist Sue Cunningham and writer Patrick Cunningham. It serves as a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity and a fervent plea for improved global stewardship. Through her awe-inspiring photographs, Sue showcases the profound spiritual and material significance of the Xingu tribes to humanity, playing a vital role in preserving the Amazon rainforest and safeguarding the climate of South America and the rest of the world. Their deep spiritual connection to their environment and the broader Earth offers an alternative perspective, rooted in foundations distinct from the prevailing global materialism. During their expedition along the Xingu river, a tributary of the Amazon, the authors embarked on a remarkable journey spanning 2,500 kilometers through the heart of Brazil. They ventured into forty-eight remote tribal villages, accessible only by small plane or by navigating the treacherous rapids of the Xingu. This is the story of the vibrant tribal communities they encountered, delving into their daily lives, their profound connection to the land and rivers, and the myriad threats that loom over their existence. Moreover, Spirit of the Amazon serves as a powerful validation of the immense importance of these small, secluded, and often secretive indigenous communities to our own lives and to our shared planet. It celebrates their diverse cultures, rich rituals, and unique rites of passage, showcasing the profound spiritual basis that respects the trees, rivers, and rain. Through this captivating narrative, the authors urge the world to rise and protect these precious cultures, their ancestral lands, and the forests, rivers, and ecosystems that sustain them. It is a call to acknowledge the destructive forces driven by our insatiable greed for natural resources, which relentlessly encroach upon the realms of these vulnerable communities. Let us stand in solidarity and commit ourselves to safeguarding the Spirit of the Amazon and preserving the invaluable treasures it holds for generations to come.

Weight: 1856g
Dimension: 266 x 317 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781906506674