Publisher's Synopsis
Through the Brazilian Wilderness is a non-fiction book written by former United States President Theodore Roosevelt. The book documents Roosevelt's journey through the Brazilian wilderness, which he undertook in 1913 with his son Kermit and a team of explorers. The expedition was sponsored by the American Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian Institution, and its purpose was to collect specimens of South American flora and fauna.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the journey from New York to the Brazilian coast, including the preparations for the expedition and the difficulties encountered in getting there. The second part covers the journey through the wilderness, including encounters with dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile indigenous tribes.Throughout the book, Roosevelt provides detailed descriptions of the natural environment and the wildlife he encountered. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of conservation and the need to protect the natural world. The book includes numerous photographs taken by the expedition team, as well as illustrations and maps.Through the Brazilian Wilderness is considered a classic of adventure literature and has been praised for its vivid and engaging writing style. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and mindset of one of America's most iconic presidents and his passion for exploration and conservation.1925. This volume contains Roosevelt�������s account of a zoogeographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland. The official and proper title of the expedition is: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt-Rondon. Contents: The Start; Up the Paraguay; A Jaguar-Hunt on the Taquary; The Headwaters of the Paraguay; Up the River of Tapirs; Through the Highland Wilderness of Western Brazil; With a Mule-Train Across Nhambiquara Land; The River of Doubt; Down an Unknown River into the Equatorial Forest; and To the Amazon and Home; Zoological and Geographical Results of the Expedition. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
