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The Witch-Herbalist of the Remote Town Amos Tutuola

The Witch-Herbalist of the Remote Town By Amos Tutuola

The Witch-Herbalist of the Remote Town by Amos Tutuola


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Summary

After four years of marriage, the brave hunter of the Rocky Town and his beautiful wife, Lola, are still without a child. For six years he journeys, conquering or escaping from such haunting characters as the Abnormal Squatting Man of the Jungle and the Crazy Removable-Headed Wild Man.

The Witch-Herbalist of the Remote Town Summary

The Witch-Herbalist of the Remote Town by Amos Tutuola

After four years of marriage, the brave hunter of the Rocky Town and his beautiful wife, Lola, are still without a child. Equipped with juju, sharpened machete, bow and poisonous arrows, flints and thunderbolts, he sets off in search of the Witch-Herbalist's medicine. For six years he journeys, conquering or escaping from such haunting characters as the Abnormal Squatting Man of the Jungle and the Crazy Removable-Headed Wild Man. Finally he reaches the Remote Town of the Witch-Mother and is given medicine for his wife, but on the way home he makes a decision with interesting consequences.

About Amos Tutuola

Amos Tutuola was born in Abeokuta, Nigeria, in 1920. His first novel, The Palm Wine Drinkard, was published in 1952 and brought him international recognition. From 1956 until retirement, he worked for the Nigerian Broadcasting Company while continuing to write. His last book,The Village Witch Doctor and Other Stories, was published in 1990. He died in Ibadan in 1997.

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GOR009158551
9780571316922
0571316921
The Witch-Herbalist of the Remote Town by Amos Tutuola
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Faber & Faber
20140703
288
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