A Narrative Of Travels On The Amazon And Rio Negro - Alfred Russel Wallace - Bog

""A Narrative of Travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro"" is a fascinating account of the travels of Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist, explorer, and biologist, in the Amazon Valley. The book is a detailed description of his journey from Par�����, Brazil to the Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River. The author provides an insightful account of the native tribes he encounters along the way, including their customs, languages, and beliefs.In addition to his observations of the people, Wallace also provides extensive information on the climate, geology, and natural history of the Amazon Valley. He describes the flora and fauna he encounters, including jaguars, anacondas, and various species of birds and insects. He also discusses the challenges of navigating the river, including the dangerous rapids and treacherous currents.Throughout the book, Wallace provides a detailed and engaging narrative of his travels, including his encounters with various indigenous tribes and his observations of the natural world. His writing is both informative and entertaining, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the Amazon region, its people, and its wildlife.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.