description: When 23-year-old Benedict Allen ventured alone into the jungle between the Orinoco and the Amazon, he was entering unexpected territory from which no white man had ever returned. Against all odds, he won acceptance among the Indians, learning from them the secrets of jungle survival. But when admiration gave way to greed and mutiny, Allen was forced to flee for his life. This book recounts his experiences.
language: English
title: Mad White Giant: A Journey to the Heart of the Amazon Jungle
titlecomplete: Mad White Giant: A Journey to the Heart of the Amazon Jungle
genres: Travel, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 94
places: Amazon River Valley
publisher: Macmillan