The Amazon, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide - Softcover

Harris, Roger; Hutchison, Peter

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9781841620701: The Amazon, 2nd: The Bradt Travel Guide

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184162070X ISBN 13: 9781841620701

Publisher: Bradt Pubns, 2003

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The Amazon is one of the most exotic, mythical, and famous regions of the globe and the ultimate destination for explorers. Much of the region remains incompletely charted, while the discovery of new species in the Amazon jungle makes it the best place on earth to observe the wonders and diversity of evolution first-hand. A detailed, illustrated natural history section is dedicated to the secret life of Amazon plants, animals of the "Emerald Forest", and the water world of the river basin. Under constant battle against commercial encroachment, travelers are advised how to keeping their own impact on The Amazon to a minimum with guidelines on eco-tourism. A thorough background on the indigenous tribes and settlers helps provide a complete understanding of the region's peoples.

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The world's greatest river flows from its source high in the Peruvian Andes through mountains, cloudforest and lush rainforest to its final destination on Brazil's eastern shores. Long associated with exploration and adventure, the Amazon is also rightly treasured for its biodiversity.
Whether you are taking a leisurely riverboat trip or organizing your own expedition, wish to learn about the area's flora and fauna or the people living along the river's route, this book is invaluable.
This guide includes: all countries of the Amazon Basin and Orinoco; detailed natural history and expanded sections on national parks; revised information on tours, hotels, lodges, restaurants and attractions; towns with the best access to the river; new appendix of internet resources.

About the Author:

Roger Harris is a natural history expert and expedition leader throughout the Amazon region. He reides in Cary, North Carolina.

Peter Hutchison is a travel writer, journalist, and tour leader who specializes in Bolivia. He lives in London.

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