Publisher's Synopsis
To The River Plate And Back is a book written by William Jacob Holland, which was first published in 1913. The book is a narrative of a scientific mission to South America, which was undertaken by the author and his team. The mission took them to the River Plate region, which includes parts of Argentina and Uruguay.The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences during the mission, including observations of the people, culture, and natural environment of the region. Holland also shares his insights and suggestions on various topics related to South America, such as the potential for economic development and the need for conservation efforts.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the mission. The first chapter provides an overview of the journey, while subsequent chapters delve into topics such as the geology, flora and fauna, and the people of the region. The final chapter provides a summary of the author's overall impressions of South America.To The River Plate And Back is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and natural environment of South America. It provides a unique perspective on the region from a scientific point of view, and is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in exploring this fascinating part of the world.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.
