Exploracià n del Rio Madera (Classic Reprint)

Language: Spanish

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

0259014451 / 9780259014454

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Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed account of an 1867 expedition led by the author to explore the Madeira River in Brazil. The Madeira River, a major tributary of the Amazon, is home to a series of rapids, known as cachuelas, that obstructed navigation. The expedition was commissioned by the Brazilian government to investigate the feasibility of improving the river's navigability. The author provides a vivid description of the expedition's journey, including the challenges posed by the cachuelas and the diverse flora and fauna encountered along the way. The book also includes scientific observations on the river's hydrology, geology, and climate. Of particular significance is the author's analysis of the impact of the cachuelas on the region's economic development and his proposals for improving navigation. The book offers valuable insights into the history of exploration in the Amazon basin and the challenges of developing the region's transportation infrastructure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Title
Exploracià n del Rio Madera (Classic Reprint)
Author
Francisco Keller, Josà Keller
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
Condition
New
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print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
Spanish
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0259014451
ISBN 13
9780259014454
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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