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 personal account of Roosevelt's expedition through the Brazilian wilderness in 1913-1914. The book chronicles Roosevelt's journey through the Amazon rainforest and the uncharted territory of Brazil. Roosevelt and his team face numerous challenges such as dangerous animals, disease, and hostile indigenous tribes. The book also provides insight into the natural history and geography of the region. Roosevelt describes the flora and fauna he encounters, and his observations on the impact of human activity on the environment. Through the Brazilian Wilderness is a thrilling adventure story and an informative account of the Brazilian wilderness. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploration, natural history, and environmental 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.
