Publisher's Synopsis
A Wilderness of Monkeys is a book written by Frederick Niven and published in 1911. The story revolves around a young man named Johnnie, who is sent to work in the rubber plantations of South America. The book describes Johnnie's experiences as he navigates through the jungle, encountering various dangers and obstacles along the way. The title of the book refers to the many monkeys that inhabit the region, which Johnnie must learn to live alongside. As he adapts to life in the jungle, Johnnie also learns about the complex social and political issues that surround the rubber trade, including the exploitation of local workers and the destruction of the natural environment. Throughout the book, Niven paints a vivid picture of the lush and often treacherous landscape of the Amazon, and explores the themes of colonialism, adventure, and personal growth. A Wilderness of Monkeys is a classic work of adventure literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and thrilling narrative.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.
