Summary:
The book chronicles the explorations of ethnobotanist Richard Evans Schultes across the Amazon rainforest, documenting his studies of indigenous plants and their uses, alongside the journeys of his students who continue his work, delving into the relationship between humans and the vast biodiversity of the Amazon. It weaves together the history of plant exploration, the cultural impact of psychoactive flora, and the personal narratives of the scientists involved.
Key points:
1. Ethnobotany: "One River" follows Richard Evans Schultes, an ethnobotanist, studying the relationship between Amazon tribes and plants.
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