The Heart of the World is a book written by Joshua Henry Jones Jr. and published in 1919. It is a historical novel that follows the story of a young man named John who travels to South America in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters and experiences the beauty and danger of the Amazon rainforest.The novel is set during a time of political upheaval in South America, as countries are fighting for independence from colonial powers. John becomes embroiled in these conflicts as he tries to navigate his way through the jungle and find his place in the world.The Heart of the World is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, courage, and the search for meaning in life. It is also a fascinating look at the history and culture of South America, as seen through the eyes of an outsider. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in adventure stories or historical fiction.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.