Notes Of A Naturalist In South America (1887) - Ball, John
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""Notes of a Naturalist in South America"" is a travelogue written by John Ball, a British naturalist who spent a year exploring the continent's diverse landscapes and wildlife. Originally published in 1887, the book is a detailed account of Ball's experiences and observations, as he travels from the tropical rainforests of Brazil to the high Andes mountains of Peru.The book is divided into chapters that focus on different regions and habitats, including the Amazon basin, the Pampas grasslands, and the deserts of Patagonia. Ball describes the flora and fauna he encounters, from giant anacondas…mehr

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""Notes of a Naturalist in South America"" is a travelogue written by John Ball, a British naturalist who spent a year exploring the continent's diverse landscapes and wildlife. Originally published in 1887, the book is a detailed account of Ball's experiences and observations, as he travels from the tropical rainforests of Brazil to the high Andes mountains of Peru.The book is divided into chapters that focus on different regions and habitats, including the Amazon basin, the Pampas grasslands, and the deserts of Patagonia. Ball describes the flora and fauna he encounters, from giant anacondas and jaguars to exotic birds and plants. He also provides insights into the lives and cultures of the indigenous peoples he meets along the way.In addition to its scientific and anthropological content, ""Notes of a Naturalist in South America"" is also a vividly written travelogue that captures the beauty and drama of the continent's natural landscapes. Ball's prose is lyrical and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the sights, sounds, and smells of the South American wilderness.Overall, ""Notes of a Naturalist in South America"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the natural world, travel, or the history of exploration.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.