The Amazon and Madeira Rivers: Sketches and Descriptions From the Note-Book of an Explorer (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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If trees of the dimensions of that represented here are not found in all tropical forests, they are not a rare sight in the rich alluvion of the Amazon Basin. They generally belong to the ficus family, with light white wood. A halt in the cool shade of such a giant, covered with hundreds of parasitic plants, from the broad-leaved imbe with its rope-like roots to strange orchids and graceful ferns, when the mid-day sun fills the atmosphere around with its glowing rays, is quite a treat after a morning's hard work.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, the result of an 1867 expedition, serves as both a travel diary and a compendium of information on the Madeira River region of Brazil, a little-known part of the world at the time. The author provides a vivid account of the journey, describing the landscape, the people, and the challenges they faced. Along the way, the author also offers insights into the history, culture, and natural resources of the region. Of particular interest are the author's observations on the indigenous tribes of the area, their customs, and their way of life. These insights shed light on the complex relationship between indigenous peoples and European colonizers during Brazil's formative years, making this book a valuable contribution to the historical and anthropological record of the Amazon basin. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331884279_0
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