Publisher's Synopsis
Through the Brazilian Wilderness is a non-fiction book written by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. The book is a detailed account of Roosevelt's journey through the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in 1913. Roosevelt embarked on this journey with his son Kermit and a team of Brazilian explorers. The purpose of the expedition was to map and explore the uncharted regions of the Amazon and to collect specimens of flora and fauna for the American Museum of Natural History. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing different aspects of the journey. Roosevelt describes the challenges the team faced, including navigating treacherous rapids, battling insects and wild animals, and dealing with illness and injury. Throughout the book, Roosevelt also provides insights into the culture and customs of the indigenous people he encountered along the way. He also reflects on the impact of human activity on the environment and the need for conservation efforts.Through the Brazilian Wilderness is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most challenging expeditions in the history of exploration. It provides a unique perspective on the Amazon rainforest and the people who call it home.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.
