The Witch Doctor and other Rhodesian Studies

A collection of observational sketches and essays set in Rhodesia, presenting vignettes of indigenous beliefs and customs, interactions between local inhabitants and colonial officials and settlers, and reflections on wildlife and rural life. The pieces range from courtroom and village scenes exploring native mind and witch doctors to humorous portraits of colonial characters, notes on animal behavior and sport, and commentary on daily administration and social customs. The tone mixes anecdote, practical detail, and moral reflection, often contrasting local practices with imported habits and revealing cross-cultural misunderstandings and affinities.