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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... cacao sitio - Politeness - Runaways - Growing of cacao - An alligator - High bank - Deserted sitio - Kingfishers - Romanças - Water birds - Arrive at Obidos - Rio des Trombetas - Incidents upon leaving - Manner of ascending the river ...
... cacao sitio - Politeness - Runaways - Growing of cacao - An alligator - High bank - Deserted sitio - Kingfishers - Romanças - Water birds - Arrive at Obidos - Rio des Trombetas - Incidents upon leaving - Manner of ascending the river ...
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... cacao lay drying upon elevated platforms , and around the house hung much dried venison . Deer were abundant here , and one had been killed that morning . But what gratified us most was a goodly flock of hens , and we at once commenced ...
... cacao lay drying upon elevated platforms , and around the house hung much dried venison . Deer were abundant here , and one had been killed that morning . But what gratified us most was a goodly flock of hens , and we at once commenced ...
Side 111
... town of Cametá , between thirty and forty miles from its mouth , contains about twenty - five hundred inhabitants , and is in the midst of an extensive cacao - growing region . This was the only A VOYAGE UP THE RIVER AMAZON . 111.
... town of Cametá , between thirty and forty miles from its mouth , contains about twenty - five hundred inhabitants , and is in the midst of an extensive cacao - growing region . This was the only A VOYAGE UP THE RIVER AMAZON . 111.
Side 112
Including a Residence at Pará William Henry Edwards. extensive cacao - growing region . This was the only town upon the Amazon that successfully resisted the rebels in 1835 . The Tocantins is navigable for steamboats or large vessels for ...
Including a Residence at Pará William Henry Edwards. extensive cacao - growing region . This was the only town upon the Amazon that successfully resisted the rebels in 1835 . The Tocantins is navigable for steamboats or large vessels for ...
Side 127
... cacao sitio , where was a fine house , and a number of blacks . While here , a montaria arrived , containing a sour - looking old fellow , and a young girl seated between two slaves . She had eloped from some town above with her lover ...
... cacao sitio , where was a fine house , and a number of blacks . While here , a montaria arrived , containing a sour - looking old fellow , and a young girl seated between two slaves . She had eloped from some town above with her lover ...
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A Voyage Up the River Amazon: Including a Residence at Pará William Henry Edwards Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1847 |
A Voyage Up the River Amazon: Including a Residence at Pará William Henry Edwards Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1847 |
A Voyage Up the River Amazon: Including a Residence at Pará William Henry Edwards Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1847 |
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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...