Combining travel narrative and anthropological observations, this 1836 publication describes the authors' experiences in the Amazon basin.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
William Smyth earned a Ph.D. in atmospheric physics at the University of Toronto in 1990, and is today a professor of physical oceanography at Oregon State University. He has taught courses on atmospheric dynamics, climate change, fluid mechanics, descriptive oceanography, geophysical waves, instabilities and ocean turbulence both in the US and abroad. He has published two books and over 70 peer-reviewed research papers. When not doing science, he performs in rock bands.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface 1. Introduction 2. Commencement of land journey 3. An account of Cerro Pasco, the district which contains the principal silver mines belonging to Peru 4. Continuation and difficulties of the land journey 5. Hospitable reception at Huanuco, and description of that city 6. Arrival at Pozuzu and desertion of the escort and muleteers, compelling an abandonment of the plan projected 7. Embarkation in canoes on the Huallaga 8. Further progress down the river, and visit to the towns of Juan Guerra and Tarapoto 9. Impetuosity of the river at the Pass of Uraquiyacu, and the passage effected through the trees 10. Endeavours to persuade the missionary to assist in the ascent of the Ucayali and Pachitea to Mayro 11. Account of the mission and town of Sarayacu, its inhabitants and their manners 12. Account of the Indian tribes inhabiting the Pampa and neighbourhood of the Ucayali 13. Departure from Sarayacu 14. Arrival at Tabatinga, the frontier town of Brazil 15. Rio Negro.
Preface 1. Introduction 2. Commencement of land journey 3. An account of Cerro Pasco, the district which contains the principal silver mines belonging to Peru 4. Continuation and difficulties of the land journey 5. Hospitable reception at Huanuco, and description of that city 6. Arrival at Pozuzu and desertion of the escort and muleteers, compelling an abandonment of the plan projected 7. Embarkation in canoes on the Huallaga 8. Further progress down the river, and visit to the towns of Juan Guerra and Tarapoto 9. Impetuosity of the river at the Pass of Uraquiyacu, and the passage effected through the trees 10. Endeavours to persuade the missionary to assist in the ascent of the Ucayali and Pachitea to Mayro 11. Account of the mission and town of Sarayacu, its inhabitants and their manners 12. Account of the Indian tribes inhabiting the Pampa and neighbourhood of the Ucayali 13. Departure from Sarayacu 14. Arrival at Tabatinga, the frontier town of Brazil 15. Rio Negro.
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