A narrative of travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro, : $b with an account of the native tribes, and observations on the climate, geology, and natural history of the Amazon valley
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- en
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- EPUB & PDF
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- 3.0 MB
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Embark on one of the most significant literary expeditions of the nineteenth century with Alfred Russel Wallace's definitive account of the Amazon and Rio Negro. Wallace, the co-discoverer of natural selection, documents his extensive explorations with the precision of a scientist and the eye of a storyteller, recording the flora and fauna of the Amazon valley in unparalleled detail.\n\nThis comprehensive narrative combines geographical observations, geological descriptions, and detailed ethnographic accounts of the native tribes he encountered. Wallace's writing captures both the grandeur of the river system and the intimacy of the cultures along its banks, making it essential reading for anyone interested in natural history, anthropology, or classic travel literature. The EPUB format preserves the richness of his prose while making it accessible on any device.
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