Medicine Man: A Sociological Study of the Character and Evolution of Shamanism (1923)

Here is a book that adequately treats a very important chapter in social evolution. It is in line with the best modern work, and it is believed that the industry and scientific candor of the author will inspire confidence. Scientific students of society will now have at their service a treatise which will not have to be substantially altered for a long time to come. And many a general reader will experience much enlightenment while he turns the following pages. Illustrated. Contents: making of the medicine man; medicine women; adventitious aids; charlatans; the social position of the medicine man; functions of the medicine man; perils of failure; rewards of success including fees; methods of the medicine man; history of some medical remedies.