Reviews
"Monte Reel has journeyed into one of the last remote places on earth and come back with a tale as unique as the solitary Indian it describes. In this sure-handed recounting of a brave race against time by a small group of idealists, he provides an urgent and lyrical reminder of the value of preserving mystery in the world."--Benjamin Wallace, author of theNew York TimesbestsellerThe Billionaire's Vinegar, "In chronicling the needle-in-a-haystack hunt for a lone Indian in the Amazon, Monte Reel has written a brilliant tale of man versus the jungle, of the dilemmas and dangers in trying to protect the few remaining indigenous tribes from the rapacious march of development. It is a riveting detective story. Once you crack openThe Last of the Tribe, you'll find it impossible to stop reading."--Rajiv Chandrasekaran, author ofImperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq's Green Zone, "Prepare to Be Hooked.", "Plenty of Romance, Loss, Honor, and Betrayal.", "Whizzing arrows, devious plots, heartbreak and mystery -- it's amazing that amidst all this intrigue and adventure, Monte Reel's main purpose in this remarkable tale is to chart the science behind an event we may never witness again: the discovery of a last survivor of a lost tribe. Reel masterfully describes the peril and moral dilemmas that unfold when a team devoted to protecting indigenous tribes stumbles upon a tribesman who, armed with five-foot arrows and near-invisibility, would rather protect himself. You won't find anthropology this enthralling without a bullwhip and a fedora."-Christopher McDougall,New York Timesbestselling author ofBorn to Run, "An exhilarating tale of obsession and loss,The Last of the Tribeguides us through the shadowy heart of Amazonia, a raucous frontier plagued by violence wrought in the name of progress. It is here that a lone Indian, pursued by rapacious ranchers and compassionate souls alike, becomes a celebrated symbol of defiance. Monte Reel's account of this unlikely hero's quest to survive is richly detailed, deeply humane, and wholly unforgettable."--Brendan I. Koerner, author ofNow the Hell Will Start, So Much Fun., '"The tragedy that rises off the pages ofThe Last of the Tribeis mankind helpless to save itself--and the Amazon--from itself. Yet, in this gripping account hope shines through in the resolve of the brave and tenacioussertanistasto contact and save a lone isolated tribesman. Where experience is measured in bouts of malaria, the good guys attempt to outfox the greedy who recklessly exploit the jungle. Reel tells the story with vigor and restraint, both in the right places. I recommend it."?--Dean King, author ofSkeletons on the ZaharaandUnbound
