John Ball

Notes of a naturalist in South America (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A tour round the South American continent, which was completed in so short a time as five months, may not appear to deserve any special record; yet I am led to hope that this little book may serve to induce others to visit a region so abounding in sources of enjoyment and interest. There is no part of the world where, in the same short space of time, a traveller can view so many varied and impressive aspects of nature; while he whose attention is mainly given to the progress and development of the social condition of mankind will find in the condition of the numerous states of the continent, and the manners and habits of the many different races that inhabit it, abundant material to engage his attention and excite his interest. Although, as the title implies, the aim of my journey was mainly directed to the new aspects of nature, organic and inorganic, which South America superabundantly presents to the stranger, I have not thought it without interest to give in these pages theviii impressions as to the social and political condition of the different regions which I visited, suggested to an unprejudiced visitor by the daily incidents of a traveller's life. Those who may be tempted to undertake a tour in South America will find that by a judicious choice of route, according to the season selected for travelling, they may visit all the accessible parts of the continent with perfect ease, and with no more risk of injury to health, or of bodily discomfort, than they incur in a summer excursion in Europe. The chief precaution to be observed is to make the visit to Brazil fall in the cool and dry season, extending from mid-May to September. It may also be well to mention that, while the cost of passage and expenses on board, for a journey of about 18,400 miles by sea, somewhat exceeded £170, my expenses during about ten weeks on land, without any attempt at economy, did not exceed £100.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: anboco
• Seitenzahl: 730
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. September 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783736416123
• Artikelnr.: 45811843

Autorenporträt

John Ball, a dedicated naturalist and travel writer, contributed to the literary canon with his seminal work 'Notes of a Naturalist in South America.' While comprehensive biographical details may be elusive, his writing offers significant insight into his expertise and experiences. Ball's literature often reflects a deep engagement with the natural environment, shaped by extensive field exploration and keen observation. His narrative style is characterized by meticulous descriptions that not only document the biodiversity but also capture the essence of his journey through the biomes of South America. His work stands as an influential reference point for fellow naturalists, ecologists, and environmental historians, providing both scholarly knowledge and engaging storytelling. A testament to the genre of travel literature, Ball's writings encapsulate a period of scientific curiosity and discovery, offering valuable historical perspectives on the natural world. Though Ball may not be as widely known as some of his contemporaries, his authorial contributions remain a significant part of the dialogue concerning early environmental studies and the human relationship with nature.