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Amazonia contains by far the world's largest river and the greatest expanse of tropical rain forest, home to the greatest biological diversity on the planet. This enthralling book brillia… Mehr…

Amazonia contains by far the world's largest river and the greatest expanse of tropical rain forest, home to the greatest biological diversity on the planet. This enthralling book brilliantly explains why the rain forest is crucial for our planet's survival, and vividly describes the passionate struggles that have taken place to utilize, protect and understand it. John Hemming's thrilling account recalls the adventures and misadventures of intrepid explorers, Jesuits and the rubber barons who en Amazonia contains by far the world's largest river and the greatest expanse of tropical rain forest, home to the greatest biological diversity on the planet. This enthralling book brilliantly explains why the rain forest is crucial for our planet's survival, and vividly describes the passionate struggles that have taken place to utilize, protect and understand it. John Hemming's thrilling account recalls the adventures and misadventures of intrepid explorers, Jesuits and the rubber barons who enslaved thousands of Indians. It also tells of nineteenth-century botanists, humanitarians and advocates for Indian rights, as well as the archaeologists and anthropologists who have uncovered the secrets of early man here. Hemming also describes the Amazon's flora, fauna and natural beauty, all now under threat as the forests are destroyed to feed our appetite for timber, beef and soya. Rivers, Environment, Tree of Rivers~~ John Hemming~~Rivers~~Environment~~9780500771235, en, Tree of Rivers, John Hemming, 9780500771235, Thames and Hudson Ltd, 10/19/2012, , , , Thames and Hudson Ltd, 10/19/2012<

ISBN: 9780500771235

Amazonia contains by far the world's largest river and the greatest expanse of tropical rain forest, home to the greatest biological diversity on the planet. This enthralling book brillia… Mehr…

Amazonia contains by far the world's largest river and the greatest expanse of tropical rain forest, home to the greatest biological diversity on the planet. This enthralling book brilliantly explains why the rain forest is crucial for our planet's survival, and vividly describes the passionate struggles that have taken place to utilize, protect and understand it. John Hemming's thrilling account recalls the adventures and misadventures of intrepid explorers, Jesuits and the rubber barons who enslaved thousands of Indians. It also tells of nineteenth-century botanists, humanitarians and advocates for Indian rights, as well as the archaeologists and anthropologists who have uncovered the secrets of early man here. Hemming also describes the Amazon's flora, fauna and natural beauty, all now under threat as the forests are destroyed to feed our appetite for timber, beef and soya. The Story of the Amazon Thames and Hudson Ltd Ecology Amazon; River; River Amazon; Amazon River; History; American History; South America; Americas; South American History; Travel; Indigenous; Indigenous People; Natural History; Tropical Rainforest; Rainforest; Biodiversity; Exploration; Adventure; Geography; Ecology; Indian DE,GB,ES,IT,FR,MX English Biological Sciences, Thames and Hudson Ltd<

ISBN: 9780500771235

John Hemming is an expert on the Amazon, having visited over forty indigenous tribes and been on many research expeditions, including explorations of totally unknown territories. His prev… Mehr…

John Hemming is an expert on the Amazon, having visited over forty indigenous tribes and been on many research expeditions, including explorations of totally unknown territories. His previous books include the prize-winning ´´The Conquest of the Incas´´ and a trilogy on the history of Brazilian Indians. He was for 21 years Director of the Royal Geographical Society in London. The Story of the Amazon eBook eBooks>Fremdsprachige eBooks>Englische eBooks>Sach- & Fachthemen>Technik, Thames & Hudson<

ISBN: 9780500771235

by John Hemming, PRINT ISBN: 9780500288207 E-TEXT ISBN: 9780500771235 Thames & Hudson eBook Other pricing structure might be available at vitalsource.com., Thames & Hudson Ltd