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100 1 _aWallace, Alfred Russel,
_d1823-1913
245 1 0 _aPalm trees of the Amazon and their uses
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-02-19
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Palm Trees of the Amazon and Their Uses" by Alfred Russel Wallace is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the diverse species of palm trees found in the Amazon region and their various applications in local cultures. The book presents detailed observations on palm plants gathered during Wallace's travels through the Amazon and its tributaries, providing valuable insights into both botanical characteristics and indigenous uses. The opening of the work begins with a preface in which Wallace describes his fascination with the Amazon's rich vegetation, particularly the beauty and variety of the palm species he encountered. He notes the difficulty in distinguishing between different species based on external characteristics and outlines his methods of observation, which included creating accurate sketches. Wallace emphasizes the significance of palms in the lives of local indigenous populations, citing their essential roles in daily needs, from construction materials to food sources. Overall, the introduction sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the palms, their botanical features, and cultural relevance throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: J. Van Voorst, 1853
653 _aPalms -- Amazon River Valley
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/palmtreesofamazo00wall
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70075
999 _c110821
_d110821