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Author Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
LoC No. 02029976
Title A narrative of travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro, : with an account of the native tribes, and observations on the climate, geology, and natural history of the Amazon valley
Original Publication London: Reeve and co., 1853.
Note Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Richard Tonsing, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "A Narrative of Travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro" by Alfred R. Wallace is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work documents Wallace's explorations of the Amazon River and its tributaries, providing insights into the diverse native tribes and the region's climate, geology, and natural history. It serves as a comprehensive record of the author's journeys and observations in a largely uncharted part of the world during an era of significant scientific inquiry and exploration. The opening of the narrative introduces Wallace's motivations for traveling to the Amazon, inspired by the lush biodiversity and the adventures recounted by earlier explorers. Upon arriving in the city of Pará, he captures striking imagery of the city surrounded by dense vegetation and explores the local customs, inhabitants, and flora and fauna. Throughout this initial section, Wallace reflects on the challenges of adapting to his new environment and the need for patience in unraveling the wonders of the rainforest, emphasizing the complexity and beauty of the region that invites deeper exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F2501: Latin America local history: Brazil
Subject Natural history -- Amazon River Valley
Subject Amazon River Valley
Subject Brazil -- Description and travel
Subject Indians of South America -- Amazon River Valley
Subject Indians of South America -- Amazon River Valley -- Languages
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EBook-No. 71436
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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