---
product_id: 2741530
title: "The Forest People"
brand: "colin turnbull"
price: "₨13116"
currency: LKR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/2741530-the-forest-people
store_origin: LK
region: Sri Lanka
---

# The Forest People

**Brand:** colin turnbull
**Price:** ₨13116
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Forest People by colin turnbull
- **How much does it cost?** ₨13116 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/2741530-the-forest-people)

## Best For

- colin turnbull enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted colin turnbull brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

The Forest People

## Images

![The Forest People - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lh3P3fC0L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    a best of my life book
  

*by M***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2018*

This book really helps in understanding how our world has changed and what it was like before we were all rootless and overwhelmed by technology. The place and the people shown in it are lovely, and it was written by an expert who had spent 3 years living with the baMbouti, the group of Pygmies the book is about. Their culture is contrasted with that of a group of Bantu Africans who live nearby and interact frequently with the "forest people."The first part of the book is interesting but a little slow going. It gives the reader the basics needed to understand this culture. Then the book becomes more detailed in portraying individuals, day-to-day life, important cultural events, and the contrast with the Bantu. None of this book is written like a textbook.Although it is factual and objective, it became for me and the author a--for lack of a better word--spiritual experience: the beauty of the still natural forest, wildlife, and people.I strongly suggest reading it and sticking with it to the end. It saddens me to see how our world has changed, and is changing still.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Africa: A Rainforest and its people the Pygmies.
  

*by B***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2013*

Good book - purchased it for a gift, as I had read this book before.This book is an intimate look into the lives of the pygmies of the Belgian Congo - now a republic in Africa. One cannot read this book without living in the book with the pygmy people himself or herself. Their way of life was different from our American, modern lives, but it had its own beauty and lively personalities. I read this with an open mind and respect for the societies and life ways that differ from mine. These people generally "talked their differences to death,"  rather than fight with each other, although occasional fights did occur. Basically, their society was simple but not lacking of sensitivity and rules. The forest was actually their religion. They had great respect for the  flora and fauna and never mistreated the environment as our society does today. As I became acquainted with the characters and their families and marriages, I came to love this book and its way of life. A way of life no longer the same in that area of Africa.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    This is a fantastic book, even if you aren't into anthropology
  

*by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016*

This is a fantastic book, even if you aren't into anthropology.  It is a mesmerizing story of one man's experience living among a very isolated, non-modernized tribe of Pygmies.  Gives you an interesting perspective on more "naturally living" humans as well as our own culture/modern life at the same time.  I read this many years ago, but it is one of the few books I remember clearly and which I refer to often in more existential type conversations.  I recently purchased it for my 15 year old daughter to read for a school project and she loves it.

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.lk/products/2741530-the-forest-people](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/2741530-the-forest-people)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Sri Lanka*
*Store origin: LK*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*