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Palm Trees Of The Amazon And Their Uses

Palm Trees Of The Amazon And Their Uses

Russel, Wallace Alfred
Wallace, Alfred Russell

Paperback

Literary Fiction

ISBN10: 9358715227
ISBN13: 9789358715224
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Jun 1 2023
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.28 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Alfred Russel Wallace is most known for his contributions to the theory of evolution by natural selection. He is a British explorer, naturalist, and scientist. His extensive travels to remote parts of the world, particularly the Amazon rainforest, are especially well-known. In his book Palm Trees of the Amazon and Their Uses, Wallace provides a full explanation of the many different types of palm trees that can be found in the Amazon rainforest as well as how the people utilize them. He details the many resources that the palms provide, such as food, shelter, medicine, and other essentials for surviving in the jungle. The social and cultural practices of the indigenous people who rely on these palm trees are also discussed by Wallace. He also talks about the financial potential of these palms and their importance in the global trade of other goods. Throughout the whole book, Wallace emphasizes the need of preserving the Amazon rainforest and its diversity of plant and animal life. He calls attention to the dreadful consequences that deforestation and resource exploitation may have on the environment and the lives of indigenous people who depend on it. The book Palm Trees of the Amazon and Their Uses adds a lot to our knowledge of the Amazon rainforest and the value it has for both the locals and the rest of the world.

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