Mad White Giant

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.
 
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.