Rubber Seed: An African Scientist In The Amazon Basin
by Oghenekome (Kome) U. Onokpise, Ph.D.
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Pub Date 9 Jan 2013 | Archive Date 23 Aug 2023
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Description
Rubber Seed is an ethnographic account of cultural patterns in the Brazilian rainforest.
Dr. Onokpise, a forest geneticist, provides readers an exciting and colorful journey from Nigeria to the Brazilian rainforest, as he and his fellow researchers discover the beauty of Brazil and its intricate ecosystem, while in pursuit of the rubber seed. It is evident during Dr. Onokpise’s expedition why it is necessary to preserve this valuable natural element. His descriptions of the people, places, and plants are poetic, and will enrich your life.
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Featured Reviews
Abigail L, Librarian
A captivating ethnographic work that transports readers into the heart of the Brazilian rainforest through the eyes of Dr. Onokpise, a skilled forest geneticist. This account not only chronicles the enthralling journey of Dr. Onokpise and his fellow researchers in pursuit of the elusive rubber seed but also delves into the rich cultural patterns embedded within the rainforest's intricate ecosystem. Dr. Onokpise's vivid descriptions paint a mesmerizing picture of his experiences, offering readers a deep and meaningful connection to the people, places, and plants that shape this unique environment.
Sue E, Reviewer
An adventure that takes you deep into the wild Brazilian rainforest. Dr. Onokpise's story is like a real-life jungle safari – he's this forest genius on a mission to find the rubber seed, and boy, does he have some tales to tell. I mean, imagine going from Nigeria to Brazil, discovering crazy plants and meeting all sorts of people along the way. This book's like a mix of Indiana Jones and that nature documentary you can't stop watching.
