At Play in the Fields of the Lord
Description
In the heart of the Amazon, two vastly different worlds collide when a group of Westerners ventures into the territory of the indigenous Niaruna tribe. A well-meaning missionary and a hardened mercenary, each driven by their own convictions, find their paths intertwined with the fate of a people caught between tradition and the encroaching modern world. This powerful novel delves into the complexities of civilization, faith, and the devastating impact of colonialism, challenging perceptions of the 'primitive' and the 'civilized.' Through its compelling narrative and profound exploration of humanity's relationship with nature and itself, the story questions the very definition of progress and the price of intervention.
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paperback
Panther Books
Published Jan 1, 1970
ISBN: 9780586024645
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Details
First Published
1965
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for At Play in the Fields of the Lord by Peter Matthiessen.