Wings over Shangri La

Shangri La--a land of enchantment. No! The story location--Dutch New Guinea (now Irian Jaya, Indonesia), one of the last unexplored frontiers. In 1954, missionaries preceded government control to live & work among primitive Stone Age people with cannibalistic customs. Their lifestyle included violence & killing. The Title WINGS... is a clue to a central theme--aviation. No roads. No trails. Initial forays utilized amphibious or float planes until miniature airstrips were carved out with digging sticks & stone axes. Dramatic events related include: The 1945 crash of a C-47-- three survivors are rescued by glider from Shangri La. A recent interview with one survivor provides accurate details. Two missionaries killed by tribal carriers (from official Dutch report). Michael Rockefeller missing on the south coast November 1961. Sharks, crocodiles, or cannibals? The author & husband were eyewitnesses to many of the events, 1954 to 1962. This account is true, accurate & unembellished. John Miller, Mission Aviation in Irian Jaya writes, "...an intensely documented, detailed & accurate book. Thank you for a fine book!" Order from E. Janet Steiger, 718- 124th St S.W., #80, Everett, WA 98204. Phone: 206-348-4214, FAX: 206-347-2264. Please include fax cover sheet directing fax to E. Janet Steiger.Steiger, E. Janet is the author of 'Wings over Shangri La' with ISBN 9780964812703 and ISBN 0964812703.