A Voyage Up the River Amazon: Including a Residence at ParáD. Appleton, 1847 - 256 sider William H. Edwards (1822-1909) was an American entomologist and naturalist whose work made a significant contribution to scientific study. First published in 1847, this is Edwards' personal account of his famous expedition to the Amazon basin. It relates his voyage from New York, short residence in the city of Pará and exploration of the local jungle. An expert observer, Edwards describes in fascinating detail the animals, plants and geography of the region, communicating his delight at each discovery. Highlights of the volume include vivid depictions of encounters with anacondas and electric eels, exotic fruits and birds, and observations on the customs of the local Portuguese and native populations. Intended for use by both the naturalist and the general reader, this book will captivate anyone interested in the history of travel and exploration, as well as the development of scientific study in the tropics. |
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... Indians , who wished to stop upon the lower side . And they were very right ; for scarcely had we crossed , when we were beset by such swarms of cárapanás , or musquitoes , as put all sleep 120 A VOYAGE UP THE RIVER AMAZON .
... Indians , who wished to stop upon the lower side . And they were very right ; for scarcely had we crossed , when we were beset by such swarms of cárapanás , or musquitoes , as put all sleep 120 A VOYAGE UP THE RIVER AMAZON .
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Including a Residence at Pará William Henry Edwards. of cárapanás , or musquitoes , as put all sleep at defiance . Nets were of no avail , even would the oppressive heat allow them , for those who could not creep through the meshes ...
Including a Residence at Pará William Henry Edwards. of cárapanás , or musquitoes , as put all sleep at defiance . Nets were of no avail , even would the oppressive heat allow them , for those who could not creep through the meshes ...
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... cárapanás , and spread ourselves upon the cabin top , in the clear moonlight , hoping for a quiet sleep . But the breeze freshened , and off we started again , to our great misfortune ; for , the wind soon dying away , we got entangled ...
... cárapanás , and spread ourselves upon the cabin top , in the clear moonlight , hoping for a quiet sleep . But the breeze freshened , and off we started again , to our great misfortune ; for , the wind soon dying away , we got entangled ...
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... cárapanás . The hills , on our right , were increasing in number and size . Several canoes passed on their way down , but as these always keep in the current , one may sail the whole length of the Ama- zon , without hailing a fellow ...
... cárapanás . The hills , on our right , were increasing in number and size . Several canoes passed on their way down , but as these always keep in the current , one may sail the whole length of the Ama- zon , without hailing a fellow ...
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... cárapanás were more bloodthirsty above the Tapajos ; and our first night's expe- rience , made us tremble for the future . Early in the morning , June 17th , we drew up by a cacao sitio . The only residents here , were four women ; two ...
... cárapanás were more bloodthirsty above the Tapajos ; and our first night's expe- rience , made us tremble for the future . Early in the morning , June 17th , we drew up by a cacao sitio . The only residents here , were four women ; two ...
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A Voyage Up the River Amazon: Including a Residence at Pará William Henry Edwards Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1847 |
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50 cents Amazon Ampullaria animals arrived bank Barra beautiful birds boat Brazil Brazilian breakfast brought cabin cacao called campo canoe cárapanás cashaça cattle cents cloth color crossed Curassow delightful distance early eggs Egrets farinha feet fish flocks flowers forest fruit galliota grass green ground hammocks Harpy Eagle Herons hundred Ibises igaripé inches Indians island Jungcal labor Lady land leaves length Macapá macaws mandioca Marajo miles mill monkey montaria morning nests New-York night obtained ourselves pair palm Paper cover Pará parrots passed plantation plumage Portuguese province resembling Rio Negro river Santarem scarcely season seemed seen Senhor Serpa shells shore shot side sitio soon species spot stream tail thing tide Tocantins Toco Toucan town trees tribe turtle variety vessel vicinity Villa Nova voyage wind woods yellow young
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Side 76 - Negro that the guaribas or howling monkeys are in the habit of breaking them by striking them upon stones or the limbs of iron-like trees. This friend related an amusing incident of which he had been witness, where the monkey, forgetful of...