Jungle Peace

Jungle Peace is a non-fiction book written by William Beebe, which takes readers on a thrilling journey through the dense jungles of South America. The author, who is a renowned naturalist and explorer, shares his experiences of living in the Amazon rainforest, where he studied the flora and fauna of the region.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of life in the jungle. Beebe describes his encounters with various animals, including jaguars, monkeys, and snakes, and provides insights into their behavior and habitat. He also discusses the challenges of living in such a remote and hostile environment, such as dealing with disease, insects, and hostile tribes.Beebe's writing style is vivid and engaging, and he brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the jungle. The book is a fascinating account of a bygone era of exploration, when scientists ventured into the unknown to discover new species and understand the natural world.Overall, Jungle Peace is a must-read for anyone interested in nature, adventure, and exploration. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate readers around the world.1918. William Beebe was one of this century's leading pioneers into the oceanic world. The Brooklyn, New York, native possessed an unrelenting curiosity about the natural world around, and beneath, him. Through his dozens of books describing his various expeditions, Beebe brought the average citizen in closer touch with the natural world. Beebe turned his focus away from pheasants to the tropical jungle and became director of the Zoological Park's new Department of Tropical Research. Contents: Jungle Peace; Sea-wrack; Islands; The Pomeroon Trail; A Hunt for Hoatzins; Hoatzins at Home; A Wilderness Laboratory; The Convict Trail; With Army Ants Somewhere in the Jungle; A Yard of Jungle; and Jungle Night.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.