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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book amasses insights and observations from a renowned traveller concerning the native tribes and geography of the Amazon and its tributaries. Rich in ethnographic detail, the author chronicles his diverse encounters with local indigenous populations from the 1800s, including the Cholones, the Yurimaguas, the Guajivos, and the Ticunas, who still inhabit the region today. The author's narrative provides a nuanced understanding of cultural practices, languages, kinship systems, and other important facets of these communities. Additionally, the text delves into the region's geography, with attention to its varied topography, river systems, and the abundant flora and fauna found there. Through this exploration, the author presents an intimate portrait of the Amazon and its people, highlighting the diversity and complexity of this remarkable region. 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.