| Author |
Bates, Henry Walter, 1825-1892 |
| Title |
The Naturalist on the River Amazons
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Naturalist_on_the_River_Amazons
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Martin Adamson
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| Summary |
"The Naturalist on the River Amazons" by Henry Walter Bates is a scientific travelogue written during the mid-19th century. The book recounts Bates's extensive explorations in the Amazon basin, detailing his observations of the diverse flora and fauna, as well as the indigenous cultures encountered during his eleven-year journey. The narrative emphasizes Bates's dedication to natural history and the scientific study of this remarkable ecosystem. The opening of the narrative introduces Bates's arrival in Pará, Brazil, a significant port city upon the Amazon River. He vividly describes the landscape, encompassing the lush greenery and the rich diversity of life that surrounds him. As he embarks on walks in the suburbs of Pará, he notes the various birds, insects, and the intriguing lifestyle of both the locals and the abundant wildlife. Bates reflects on the contrasts between the vibrancy of the tropical environment and the societal conditions of Pará, setting the stage for further exploration of a region teeming with life and ripe for scientific discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Amazon River Valley
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| Subject |
Bates, Henry Walter, 1825-1892 -- Travel -- Amazon River Valley
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| Subject |
Indians of South America -- Brazil -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Amazon River Valley -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2440 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 20, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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