The young warrior Madarejúwa Tenharim is one of the last lords of the Amazon rainforest. His traditional people once numbered more than 10,000, but their population has dwindled to just around 1,000. In 2013, ZEIT journalist Thomas Fischermann first encountered him on an expedition. Since then, Fischermann has traveled to the area multiple times a year, becoming the first white person to be taken to the sacred sites of the tribe, participating in the life of the Tenharim, and conducting and recording hundreds of hours of interviews - with Madarejúwa himself, the chiefs, healers, and tribal elders. "The Last Lord of the Forest" is narrated from the first-person perspective of the protagonist Madarejúwa, as written down by Thomas Fischermann. The tales of the young warrior recount hunting wild boars and monkeys, battling jaguars and anacondas, and participating in rituals and festivals at mystical sites.