ISBN: 9781436842501 - exploration of the valley of the amazon, part 1 (1854) (7 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Exploration Of The Valley Of The Amazon, Part 1 is a book written by William Lewis Herndon in 1854. The book is a detailed account of Herndon's exploration of the Amazon River valley in South America. Herndon was a United States Navy officer who was sent on a mission to explore the region and gather information about its natural resources, geography, and indigenous people. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the expedition. Herndon describes the journey up the river, the various towns and settlements he encountered along the way, and the many challenges he faced, including dangerous rapids, dense jungle, and hostile natives. He also provides detailed observations of the flora and fauna of the region, including descriptions of exotic animals like the jaguar and the anaconda. One of the most interesting aspects of the book is Herndon's interactions with the indigenous people of the Amazon. He describes their customs, beliefs, and way of life, and provides insight into their relationship with the natural world. Herndon's descriptions of the Amazonian people are both respectful and insightful, and provide a valuable glimpse into a culture that was largely unknown to the outside world at the time. Overall, Exploration Of The Valley Of The Amazon, Part 1 is a fascinating and informative book that provides a detailed account of one of the most challenging and exciting expeditions of the 19th century. Herndon's writing is engaging and descriptive, and his observations of the Amazon region are both informative and insightful. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploration, natural history, or the history of South America.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. …

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Exploration Of The Valley Of The Amazon, Part 1 (1854) | William Lewis Herndon (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2008 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9781436842501 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …