02335cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000340011624500320015026400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850800450039952012240044453400450166865300370171365300430175065300220179365300500181565300470186570000300191285600430194231811UtSlPG20260610133727.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF23511 aWaterton, Charles,d1782-186510aWanderings in South America 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-03-28  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"Wanderings in South America" by Charles Waterton is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book details the author's explorations of the lush and vibrant landscapes of South America, particularly focusing on the natural history and biodiversity he encountered. Waterton's keen observations on flora and fauna, as well as his encounters with various indigenous peoples, are central to the work, presenting a richly layered account of a world largely untouched by modernity.  The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Waterton's journey, beginning in the town of Stabroek, where he embarks on an expedition through the forests of Demerara and Essequibo. He describes the challenges of navigating this verdant wilderness, including the exhausting heat and daunting swamp terrains. Waterton articulates his motivations for exploring the region, primarily his desire to collect wourali poison and learn about the indigenous cultures he encounters. This introductory section establishes the vibrant and sometimes perilous environment Waterton must traverse, blending engaging storytelling with scientific investigation into the natural world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGuyana -- Description and travel  aWaterton, Charles, 1782-1865 -- Travel  aZoology -- Guyana  aPernambuco (Brazil) -- Description and travel  aAntilles, Lesser -- Description and travel1 aMoore, Norman,d1847-192240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31811