The River Amazon: From Its Sources To The Sea (1914)

By Paul Fountain

Book Overview

""The River Amazon: From Its Sources To The Sea"" is a detailed account of the world's largest river, written by Paul Fountain and first published in 1914. The book explores the origins of the river in the Andes Mountains of Peru, tracing its path through Brazil and all the way to its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean. Fountain covers a wide range of topics related to the river, including its flora and fauna, the indigenous people who live along its banks, and the history of exploration and colonization of the region. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and maps, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the natural and cultural wonders of the Amazon.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104326302
• ISBN13: 9781104326302
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"