THE SHADOW CATCHER

by Donald Sloan ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 24, 1940

Native life in the Manu's Islands by one who was called the Shadow Catcher because of his photographing...Living in the various communities and islands, entering into all phases of the native life, which is the most untouched of the South Seas, the author had a whopping good time and became a thoroughly accepted part of all the celebrations and ceremonies, of birth, marriage, death, etc. He hunted sharks, killing them with lasso and knife, he became a regent for a young chief, he practiced magic, he helped to catch a murderer, and altogether gives and enthusiastic picture of his earthly paradise. Escape plus.

Pub Date: May 24, 1940

ISBN: 0548071349

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday, Doran

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1940

Categories: NONFICTION