Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Journal Of An Expedition 1400 Miles Up The Orinoco And 300 Up The Arauca: With An Account Of The Country, The Manners Of The People, Military Operations, Etc."" was written by James H. Robinson and was published in 1822. The book is a detailed account of Robinson's journey up the Orinoco River, covering a distance of 1400 miles, and up the Arauca River, covering a distance of 300 miles. The book provides a comprehensive description of the country, the people, and their customs, as well as the military operations that took place during Robinson's expedition. The author describes the flora and fauna of the region and provides a detailed account of the various tribes and their way of life. Robinson also documents the challenges and difficulties that he and his team faced during the expedition, including hostile encounters with the indigenous people, dangerous rapids, and treacherous terrain. The book also includes illustrations and maps that provide a visual representation of the region and the expedition's route. Overall, ""Journal Of An Expedition 1400 Miles Up The Orinoco And 300 Up The Arauca"" is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the exploration of South America in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.