Publisher's Synopsis
""A Narrative of Travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro: With an Account of the Native Tribes"" is a travelogue written by Alfred Russel Wallace, a British naturalist and explorer, about his journey through the Amazon rainforest and the Rio Negro region in Brazil in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into 22 chapters, each describing different aspects of his travels, including the geography, flora, fauna, and the native tribes he encountered. Wallace's observations of the natural world are detailed and insightful, and he provides a vivid picture of the Amazonian ecosystem. He also describes his interactions with the indigenous people and their customs, beliefs, and way of life. The book is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into the Amazon rainforest and its inhabitants during a time when the region was largely unexplored by Westerners.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition. And Observations On The Climate, Geology And Natural History Of The Amazon Valley.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.
