CHRIST'S WITCHDOCTOR
Harper & Row, 1963. Item #2096
DOWDY, Homer E. CHRIST'S WITCHDOCTOR: FROM SAVAGE SORCERER TO JUNGLE MISSIONARY. NY: Harper & Row, [1963]. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition (so stated). The story of a respected British Guiana witch doctor who was the first Christian convert among his people. Signed presentation from Dowdy on the verso of the half-title page: "To Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dreyer- with appreciation, Homer E. Dowdy. March 16, 1963." Very Good (small brown spot verso of front endpaper); some rubbing & edgewear (tiny tears, nicks & creases) d/j. Signed copies of this title are uncommon. Dowdy was a Michigan newspaperman who went to British Guiana and lived among its tribesmen. $125.00.
Price: $125.00