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_aMathews, Edward D. _q(Edward Davis), _d1838-1903 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aUp the Amazon and Madeira rivers, through Bolivia and Peru |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-09-06 | ||
| 508 | _aPeter Becker 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"Up the Amazon and Madeira Rivers, through Bolivia and Peru" by Edward D. Mathews is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This exploration narrative chronicles the author's personal journey through diverse landscapes, detailing the challenges and experiences of navigating the Amazon and Madeira rivers, alongside the cultural observations of the various peoples encountered. The writing aims to provide a practical guide for adventurous travelers seeking new routes across South America. The opening of the memoir begins with Mathews recalling the conditions of his journey from Liverpool to Brazil, focusing specifically on the daunting navigation at the mouth of the Amazon and the bustling city of Pará. He illustrates the various elements of the river's geography, including treacherous banks and the challenges posed by the changing tides, while also reflecting on the European presence in the region. In this initial section, readers gain insights into the early stage of Mathews's expedition, where he expresses a mix of both admiration and caution for the natural beauty and unpredictable nature of the Amazonian waters. This foundation sets the stage for the detailed explorations and encounters that follow in his journey through Bolivia and Peru. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1879 |
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| 653 | _aBolivia -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aAmazon River | ||
| 653 | _aMadeira River (Brazil and Bolivia) | ||
| 653 | _aMamoré River (Bolivia and Brazil) | ||
| 653 | _aTacna (Peru : Department) -- Description and travel | ||
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| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74382 |
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