A Voyage Up The River Amazon Including A Residence At Para
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A Voyage Up the River Amazon
Author: William Henry Edwards
language: en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date: 2023-07-18
William Henry Edwards provides a personal account of his journey up the Amazon River in the mid-1800s. Along the way, he describes the region's flora and fauna, as well as the people he meets and the challenges he faces. This book is a fascinating glimpse into a largely unexplored part of the world during a time of great change. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Voyage Up the River Amazon, Including a Residence at Pará
William H. Edwards (1822-1909) was an American entomologist and naturalist whose work made a significant contribution to scientific study. First published in 1847, this is Edwards' personal account of his famous expedition to the Amazon basin. It relates his voyage from New York, short residence in the city of Pará and exploration of the local jungle. An expert observer, Edwards describes in fascinating detail the animals, plants and geography of the region, communicating his delight at each discovery. Highlights of the volume include vivid depictions of encounters with anacondas and electric eels, exotic fruits and birds, and observations on the customs of the local Portuguese and native populations. Intended for use by both the naturalist and the general reader, this book will captivate anyone interested in the history of travel and exploration, as well as the development of scientific study in the tropics.
A Voyage up the River Amazon
Author: William H. Edwards
language: en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date: 2022-06-03
Reprint of the original, first published in 1861.