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The Naturalist On The River Amazons

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The Naturalist On The River Amazons is a book written by Henry Walter Bates, a British naturalist who spent 11 years in the Amazon rainforest. The book is a detailed account of his experiences exploring the Amazon river and its surrounding forests, documenting the flora and fauna he encountered, and interacting with the local indigenous people.Throughout the book, Bates shares his observations and discoveries, including his discovery of the phenomenon of mimicry in the animal kingdom, where certain species evolve to resemble others for protection. He also describes the challenges he faced, such as navigating the treacherous waters of the Amazon and dealing with the various dangers of the jungle, including venomous snakes and insects.The Naturalist On The River Amazons is not only a fascinating account of one man's journey through the Amazon, but also an important historical document, providing insight into the natural world of the region during the mid-19th century. The book is considered a classic in the field of natural history and is still widely read and studied today.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162703183
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 370
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 635 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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The Naturalist On The River Amazons is a book written by Henry Walter Bates, a British naturalist who spent 11 years in the Amazon rainforest. The book is a detailed account of his experiences exploring the Amazon river and its surrounding forests, documenting the flora and fauna he encountered, and interacting with the local indigenous people.Throughout the book, Bates shares his observations and discoveries, including his discovery of the phenomenon of mimicry in the animal kingdom, where certain species evolve to resemble others for protection. He also describes the challenges he faced, such as navigating the treacherous waters of the Amazon and dealing with the various dangers of the jungle, including venomous snakes and insects.The Naturalist On The River Amazons is not only a fascinating account of one man's journey through the Amazon, but also an important historical document, providing insight into the natural world of the region during the mid-19th century. The book is considered a classic in the field of natural history and is still widely read and studied today.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.

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