A Voyage Up the River Amazon (Classic Reprint): Including a Residence at Para - Couverture souple

Edwards, William H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333592698 ISBN 13 : 9781333592691

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A Voyage Up the River Amazon is a vivid travelogue that follows a down-river journey full of observation, humor, and encounter. William H. Edwards offers a careful portrait of forests, birds, and river towns, sharing moments of challenge and wonder as steersmen, guides, and travelers work together to move through a vast, living landscape.

Two short paragraphs frame the experience: readers follow the river’s twists and turns, meeting odd wildlife, rugged terrain, and the everyday life of river settlements. The narrative blends natural history with personal reflection and a keen sense of place, inviting you to imagine the sounds, smells, and sights of the Amazon as it was seen through a 19th-century traveler’s eyes.

- Discover diverse wildlife and striking scenery, from birds and monkeys to forest clearings and river towns.
- See daily life along the banks, from fishing villages to bustling settlements and the people who join the voyage.
- Read firsthand notes on navigation, camps, and the practical realities of guiding a boat down a mighty river.
- Enjoy a voice that weaves curiosity, humor, and respectful curiosity about distant cultures.

Ideal for readers of adventure travel and 19th-century exploration, who want a window into a long-ago Amazon journey.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333592698
• ISBN 13: 9781333592691
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 366
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