Nevill Drury (1947–2013)

Shamanism is a visionary tradition, an ancient practice of altering states of consciousness to communicate with the natural world. New Perspectives: Shamanism explores and explains this ancient discipline, serving as an excellent introduction to its history and practice.

Eastern traditions and religions have always been associated with spiritual wisdom, such as the teachings of Don Juan, but this volume argues that the basic Western forms of shamanism - the Quabalah and the Tarot - may be better.

With the benefit of lengthy research Neville Drury mixes historical fact with fiction to create a fascinating novel spanning most of the twentieth century from the end of the Great War to the early part of the twenty first. Family ties, loyalties, love and conflicts across a Europe about to be plunged into war build a fascinating picture with the twist of a puzzle that must be solved to unlock a secret that has lain hidden for sixty years.

A clear and concise introduction to shamanism