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Equinoctial Regions Of America V2

Equinoctial Regions Of America V2

Humboldt, Alexander Von

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Travel WritingGeneral United States HistoryRussian History

ISBN10: 1419118064
ISBN13: 9781419118067
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.61
Height: 0.87 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Equinoctial Regions Of America V2 is a book written by Alexander von Humboldt, a renowned German naturalist and explorer. The book is a detailed account of his travels through the equatorial regions of South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. It is the second volume of his five-volume work on the same subject.In this book, Humboldt describes the geography, geology, flora, and fauna of the equatorial regions of South America. He also provides insights into the indigenous cultures and societies he encountered during his travels. The book is richly illustrated with maps, diagrams, and sketches of the landscapes, plants, and animals he observed.Humboldt's work is considered a landmark in the history of natural science and exploration. His observations and insights into the natural world of South America influenced many scientists and explorers who followed in his footsteps. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural history of South America and the history of exploration.The situation of San Fernando, on a large navigable river, near the mouth of another river which traverses the whole province of Varinas, is extremely advantageous for trade. Every production of that province, hides, cacao, cotton, and the indigo of Mijagual, which is of the first quality, passes through this town towards the mouths of the Orinoco. During the season of rains large vessels go from Angostura as far as San Fernando de Apure, and by the Rio Santo Domingo as far as Torunos, the port of the town of Varinas. At that period the inundations of the rivers, which form a labyrinth of branches between the Apure, the Arauca, the Capanaparo, and the Sinaruco, cover a country of nearly four hundred square leagues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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