{"product_id":"a-voyage-up-the-river-amazon-including-a-residence-at-para-paperback-9781108011969","title":"A Voyage up the River Amazon; Including a Residence at Pará (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108011969","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Voyage up the River Amazon\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIncluding a Residence at Pará\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1847, this is William H. Edwards' personal account of his famous expedition to the Amazon basin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWilliam H. Edwards (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108011969, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 May 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.3 cm, 0.29 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWilliam 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Leave New York for Pará\u003cbr\u003e 2. Morning view of the harbour and city\u003cbr\u003e 3. Founding of Pará\u003cbr\u003e 4. Licence of residence\u003cbr\u003e 5. Leave Pará for the rice-mills\u003cbr\u003e 6. Start for Caripé\u003cbr\u003e 7. Leave for Taüaü\u003cbr\u003e 8. Leave Pará for Vigia\u003cbr\u003e 9. First discovery of the Amazon by Pinzon\u003cbr\u003e 10. Preparations for ascending the Amazon\u003cbr\u003e 11. Arrive at Gurupá\u003cbr\u003e 12. The Amazon thus far\u003cbr\u003e 13. Leave Villa Nova\u003cbr\u003e 14. Fourth of July at Serpa\u003cbr\u003e 15. Rio Negro at Barra\u003cbr\u003e 16. A new river\u003cbr\u003e 17. Prepare to leave Barra\u003cbr\u003e 18. Arrive at Santarem\u003cbr\u003e 19. Our Lady of Nazareth\u003cbr\u003e 20. Leave Pará for Marajo\u003cbr\u003e 21. Description of Marajo\u003cbr\u003e 22. Want of emigrants and labourers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of the Americas [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of the Americas\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20the%20Americas%20%5BHBJK%5D%22\"\u003eHBJK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265928712472,"sku":"9781108011969","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108011969i.jpg?v=1694867530","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-voyage-up-the-river-amazon-including-a-residence-at-para-paperback-9781108011969","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}