Tree of Rivers by John Hemming
Describes the passionate struggles that have taken place in order to utilize, protect and understand the wonder that is the Amazon. This book features the adventures and misadventures down the centuries of the explorers, missionaries, indigenous Indians, naturalists, rubber barons, scientists, anthropologists and archaeologists.
'The book is a tour de force, nearly as rich and fascinating as the place itself' - New Scientist
'At last, a book about the Amazon that generates more light than hot air … a book written from the heart and the head … lucid and learned … the definitive single-volume work on the subject' - Daily Telegraph
'John Hemming's loving knowledge of the Amazon's forests and tribes is compelling … his passionate storytelling sweeps you on like the irresistible river itself' - Financial Times Magazine
'Everything you ever wanted to know about the biggest and most important environment left on earth, and a rattling good yarn at the same time' - Spectator
'At last, a book about the Amazon that generates more light than hot air … a book written from the heart and the head … lucid and learned … the definitive single-volume work on the subject' - Daily Telegraph
'John Hemming's loving knowledge of the Amazon's forests and tribes is compelling … his passionate storytelling sweeps you on like the irresistible river itself' - Financial Times Magazine
'Everything you ever wanted to know about the biggest and most important environment left on earth, and a rattling good yarn at the same time' - Spectator
John Hemming was Director of the Royal Geographical Society for over twenty years. He has travelled extensively in the Amazon region, where he experienced many of the same thrills and hardships as the naturalists featured in this book. He was awarded Peru’s highest civil decoration, the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500288207 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500288208 |
| Title | Tree of Rivers |
| Author | John Hemming |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-11-09 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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