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050 4 _aF2351
100 1 _aWaterton, Charles,
_d1782-1865
245 1 0 _aWanderings in South America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-28
508 _aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGuyana -- Description and travel
653 _aWaterton, Charles, 1782-1865 -- Travel
653 _aZoology -- Guyana
653 _aPernambuco (Brazil) -- Description and travel
653 _aAntilles, Lesser -- Description and travel
700 1 _aMoore, Norman,
_d1847-1922
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31811
999 _c72657
_d72657