Publisher's Synopsis
The Naturalist On The River Amazons is a travelogue and scientific exploration written by Henry Walter Bates. The book documents Bates' journey through the Amazon River basin in the mid-19th century, where he spent over a decade studying the flora and fauna of the region. Bates' observations and discoveries were groundbreaking, as he was the first to document the phenomenon of mimicry in the animal kingdom. The book is a detailed account of his travels, including descriptions of the native people he encountered, their customs and beliefs, and the challenges he faced while navigating the treacherous waters of the Amazon. The Naturalist On The River Amazons is considered a classic in the field of natural history and is a must-read for anyone interested in the Amazon rainforest and its biodiversity.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.
