The Andes and the Amazon; Or, Across the Continent of South America by James Orton
"The Andes and the Amazon: Or, Across the Continent of South America" by James Orton is a travel narrative and scientific account written in the late 19th century. This volume emerges from an expedition to the equatorial Andes and the Amazon River, aimed at exploring and documenting the geography, natural history, and cultures of South America. The author, a professor of natural history, undertakes the journey with a group of fellow scientistsand adventurers, seeking to shed light on the largely uncharted regions of Ecuador and the Amazon basin. At the start of the book, Orton recounts the arrival of his party in Guayaquil, Ecuador, painting a vivid picture of the city's climate, commerce, and cultural atmosphere. He describes the contrasting perceptions of the city as seen from a distance versus the reality of its structures upon closer inspection. His observations of the local flora, fauna, and the bustling life along the river set the stage for his expedition into the Andes. This opening chapter establishes the backdrop for the journey ahead, highlighting the adventure and challenges that await as Orton and his companions prepare to traverse the exotic and largely uncharted landscapes of South America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Orton, James, 1830-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Andes and the Amazon; Or, Across the Continent of South America |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F3701: Latin America local history: Ecuador |
| Subject | Natural history -- South America |
| Subject | Amazon River -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Ecuador -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Andes -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19209 |
| Release Date | Sep 8, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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