Encounters with Uncontacted People in the Amazon

For the last few weeks life has taken place beneath the trees, out in the Madre de Dios region of Peru. While traveling on remote rivers at this time of year, the dry season, it is always important to remember that nomadic 'uncontacted' tribes are a reality in Amazonia. This simple stone axe head was found in the abandoned camp of a nomadic Indian group. Smooth and well made, it is a tool used by a people from an entirely different world.

Great New Review on BookPage!

"Rosolie's enthusiasm for the wilderness and his ability to convey it poetically makes him an exceedingly persuasive advocate for conserving what is left of the natural world."

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http://bookpage.com/reviews/16217-paul-rosolie-mother-god#.Uxc4yULp-i0

Jungleland Wonderland

Just found this little butterfly on the beach, surrounded by a vortex of about 2000 other butterflies of over twenty different species. The Amazon is as full of color and beauty as anything from Avatar (the movie), perhaps more so... Learn more by pre-ordering MOG just click on the book --->

This one is going down in Brooklyn's DUMBO area (Down.Under.theManhattan.Bridge.Overpass). Powerhouse Arena is Brooklyn's 'laboratory for creative thought', where performances and exhibitions and book events of all kinds take place. On Tuesday March 25th I'll be there in-conversation with my editor Michael Signorelli talking about the creation of Mother of God with questions food, drinks, and photos after. Don't miss it!