02418cam a22003133u 4500 59512 UtSlPG 20260610134354.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH F2201 Miller, Leo E. (Leo Edward), 1887-1952 In the Wilds of South America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-15 Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "In the Wilds of South America" by Leo E. Miller is a scientific exploration narrative written in the early 20th century. The work recounts six years of field exploration in various South American countries, emphasizing the rich biodiversity and unique experiences of a naturalist in the region. The focus of the book is on Miller's adventures as a field-naturalist, detailing encounters with diverse ecosystems, wildlife, and local cultures throughout Colombia, Venezuela, and other parts of South America. The opening of the narrative introduces the author and his expedition team as they embark on a zoological journey from Panama to Buenaventura, Colombia. The descriptions highlight the challenges of navigation along the treacherous coastlines and the striking beauty of South America’s landscapes. Miller sets the tone for the adventure ahead, vividly portraying the lush jungles, the vibrant wildlife, and the initial experiences in Buenaventura. He establishes the purpose of the expedition: to study and collect birds and mammals while also documenting the flora, fauna, and the cultures encountered along the way, laying the groundwork for the fascinating explorations that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified South America -- Description and travel Natural history -- South America https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59512 100338 100338