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  • Wild Spain (Espana agreste)

    by Walter John Buck; Abel Chapman ...
    "Wild Spain (Espana agreste)" is a captivating exploration of the natural beauty and wildlife of Spain, penned by Walter John Buck and Abel Chapman. The authors, both passionate naturalists, delve into the diverse ecosystems found across the Spanish landscape, from the rugged mountains to the serene coastlines. Their vivid descriptions and keen observations bring to life the rich tapestry of flora ... Read more

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  • Unexplored Spain

    Enriched edition. Venturesome Exploration of Forgotten Spain

    by Abel Chapman, Walter John Buck, Aurelia Ravenshaw ...
    Unexplored Spain offers readers an exceptional journey through the untamed landscapes and vibrant cultural tapestry of Spain, expertly brought together in this anthology by Abel Chapman and Walter John Buck. This collection shines a light on the lesser-known regions and traditions of Spain, articulating a sense of raw beauty and profound depth through an amalgamation of travel essays, vivid ... Read more

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  • Wild Spain (España agreste)

    Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration

    by Abel Chapman, Walter John Buck ...
    In 'Wild Spain (España agreste),' the reader embarks on an enthralling journey across the untamed landscapes and cultural tapestry of Spain. The anthology offers an insightful exploration into Spain's wilderness, weaving together vivid descriptions of its intricate ecosystems and the human experiences intertwined within. This collection employs a range of literary styles, from poetic reveries to ... Read more

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  • The Naturalist on the River Amazons

    by Henry Walter Bates ...
    From Natural History Review, vol. iii. 1863. ... Read more

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  • In the Heart of the Amazon Forest

    by Henry Walter Bates ...
    One of the most impressive of all Victorian scientists but also a marvellous writer, Bates' (1825-1892) account of his years in the upper reaches of the Amazon is almost too good to be true - a great monument to human inquisitiveness as he battles great hoards of malevolent reptiles and insects in his quest for ever more obscure specimens on ever more narrow and creeper-choked tributaries.Great ... Read more

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  • The Mammoth Book of Travel in Dangerous Places: South America

    by John Keay ...
    Series Book 353 - Mammoth Books
    Eating Dirt in Venezuela - Alexander von HumboldtGeographer, geologist, naturalist, anthropologist, physician and philosopher, Baron von Humboldt brought to exploration a greater range of enquiry than any contemporary. Also an indomitable traveller, particularly in the Orinoco/Amazon basin (1799-1804), he often invited danger but always in the cause of scientific observation. The interest of his ... Read more

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  • Far Away and Long Ago

    by W. H. Hudson ...
    Besides the famous twenty-five, there was one other tree of a different species, growing close to the house, and this was known all over the neighbourhood as "The Tree," this proud name having been bestowed on it because it was the only one of the kind known in that part of the country; our native neighbours always affirmed that it was the only one in the world. It was a fine large old tree, with ... Read more

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  • Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon, 1851–1852

    by William Lewis Herndon ...
    An epic and intimate firsthand account of a true American hero's daring journey into the heart of the Amazon forest in the nineteenth century.Captain William Lewis Herndon was memorialized in Gary Kinder's bestselling book Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea, which recounts Herndon's final acts of heroism as his ship foundered in a hurricane off the Carolina coast in 1857. Seven years before those ... Read more

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  • Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, both volumes

    by Richard Burton ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 20 October 1890) was a British explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he ... Read more

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  • Exploring the Andes and the Inca Ruins, Illustrated

    by E G Squier ...
    E G Squier, noted 19th century archeologist and newspaper editor, was appointed United States Commissioner to Peru in 1863. In that capacity he traveled extensively in the mountains of Bolivia and Peru, making the arduous journey across the Andes on the back of a mule. In his travels he took extensive notes and photographs of the Inca monuments then extant. This collection is a series that ... Read more

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  • Travels and Adventures of an Orchid Hunter

    An Account of Canoe and Camp Life in Colombia While Collecting Orchids in the Northern Andes

    by Albert Millican ...
    Between 1887 and 1891, Albert Millican made five trips to the orchid-rich areas of South America, concentrating on the Northern Andes. It was a time of orchid mania when a rare specimen could fetch around $25,000 in today's money. Prospectors shipped millions of orchid bulbs to Europe knowing less than one percent would survive the journey. The reasons for this sudden interest in orchids have ... Read more

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