In Savage Harvest he finally solves this decades-old mystery and illuminates a culture transformed by years of colonial rule, whose people continue to be shaped by ancient customs and lore. Through exhaustive archival research, he uncovered never-before-seen original documents and located witnesses willing to speak publically after fifty years. Retracing Rockefeller's steps, award-winning journalist Carl Hoffman traveled to the jungles of New Guinea, immersing himself in a world of headhunters and cannibals, secret spirits and customs, and getting to know generations of Asmat. The real story has long waited to be told-until now. Sensational rumors and stories circulated, fueling speculation and intrigue for decades. The Dutch government and the Rockefeller family denied the story, and Michael's death was officially ruled a drowning. Soon after his disappearance, rumors surfaced that he'd been killed and ceremonially eaten by the local Asmat-a native tribe of warriors whose complex culture was built around sacred, reciprocal violence, head hunting, and ritual cannibalism. Now, Carl Hoffman uncovers startling new evidence that finally tells the full, astonishing story.ĭespite exhaustive searches, no trace of Rockefeller was ever found. The mysterious disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in New Guinea in 1961 has kept the world and his powerful, influential family guessing for years.
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