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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Side 25
... resembling each other in external appearance . All are yellow - washed or white - washed , and or- namented by mouldings about doors and windows . The build- ing materials are small stones cemented in mortar , and such is the durability ...
... resembling each other in external appearance . All are yellow - washed or white - washed , and or- namented by mouldings about doors and windows . The build- ing materials are small stones cemented in mortar , and such is the durability ...
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... resemble , in general appearance , the orange , excepting that they are of smaller growth . The acid of limes is more pleasant than vinegar , and they are always used as a substitute for this upon the table . They are much used in ...
... resemble , in general appearance , the orange , excepting that they are of smaller growth . The acid of limes is more pleasant than vinegar , and they are always used as a substitute for this upon the table . They are much used in ...
Side 31
... resemble each other . Their leaves are very long and narrow , and of a dark , glossy green ; but when young they are of several shades , dull white , pink , and red , and the commingling of hues is very beautiful . The mango is esteemed ...
... resemble each other . Their leaves are very long and narrow , and of a dark , glossy green ; but when young they are of several shades , dull white , pink , and red , and the commingling of hues is very beautiful . The mango is esteemed ...
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... resembles dried crumbs of bread . It is packed in loose baskets , lined with palm leaves , and in the bulk of eighty pounds , or an alquier . Farinha is the substitute for bread and for vegetables . The Indians and blacks eat vast ...
... resembles dried crumbs of bread . It is packed in loose baskets , lined with palm leaves , and in the bulk of eighty pounds , or an alquier . Farinha is the substitute for bread and for vegetables . The Indians and blacks eat vast ...
Side 40
... resemble each other , excepting in size ; the former being of about eight inches length , the latter , in its varieties , from three to five or six . The producing tree is one of the most beautiful of the palms , the coronal leaves ...
... resemble each other , excepting in size ; the former being of about eight inches length , the latter , in its varieties , from three to five or six . The producing tree is one of the most beautiful of the palms , the coronal leaves ...
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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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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...