The Naturalist On The River Amazons

The Naturalist On The River Amazons is a book written by Henry Walter Bates, first published in 1863. It is a detailed account of Bates' eleven-year expedition to the Amazon region of South America, where he studied the flora and fauna of the area. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume focusing on Bates' journey to the Amazon and his experiences in the region, while the second volume is dedicated to his scientific observations and discoveries.Throughout the book, Bates describes his encounters with the indigenous people of the Amazon, as well as the various animals and plants he encountered on his journey. He also discusses the challenges and dangers he faced while exploring the region, including encounters with snakes, wild animals, and hostile tribes.Bates' observations and discoveries in the Amazon region were groundbreaking, and many of his findings are still relevant to modern-day science. He was particularly interested in the phenomenon of mimicry, where one species evolves to resemble another in order to gain an advantage.Overall, The Naturalist On The River Amazons is a fascinating and informative account of one man's journey into the heart of the Amazon, and his contributions to the field of natural science.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.