02682cam a22003853u 4500 75453 UtSlPG 20260610134739.0 m cr n 260607r20251910utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 10011884 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QH Niles, Blair, 1880-1959 Our search for a wilderness Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated with photographs from life taken by the authors. Release date is 2025-02-23 Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Our Search for a Wilderness" by Mary Blair Beebe and C. William Beebe is a scientific account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the authors' ornithological expeditions to Venezuela and British Guiana, exploring the diverse wildlife and ecosystems of these regions. It presents an intimate perspective on the rich array of bird species encountered, as well as observations of their natural habitats. The opening of the book introduces the Beebes' exciting journey, beginning with their departure from New York in February 1908. They embark on a small sloop headed towards the Orinoco Delta, with a strong desire to discover untouched wilderness. As they navigate through the waters, they experience rough seas before finally reaching the mangrove-laden wilderness. Initial disappointment in not seeing much wildlife quickly turns to awe as the vibrant colors of various birds, including the stunning Scarlet Ibis, begin to appear against the backdrop of the lush, untamed landscape. This section sets the tone for the Beebes' explorations—an ongoing quest to uncover the vivid life and beauty of the jungle while documenting their findings on avian species and the surrounding environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Henry Holt & Company, 1910 Natural history -- South America Guyana -- Description and travel Venezuela -- Description and travel Birds -- South America Beebe, William, 1877-1962 https://archive.org/details/oursearchforwild00nile/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75453 116178 116178