A voyage up the River Amazon including a residence at Pará
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' account of his famous expedition to the Amazon basin. It relates his voyage from New York, short residence in the...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Cambridge :
Cambridge University Press
2010.
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| Colección: | CUP ebooks.
Cambridge library collection. Travel and exploration. |
| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b41959693*spi |
| Sumario: | 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' 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. 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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| Notas: | Also issued in print: 2010. Publicado originalmente en: London: John Murray, 1847. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 recurso electrónico (viii, 210 p.) |
| Formato: | Forma de acceso: World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 9780511697944 |
