The Amazon. The Story of a Great River

Article number 10224071

A historical and geographical account of the Amazon River, tracing its course across South America and examining the immense tropical region through which it flows. Robin Furneaux describes the early European expeditions into the Amazon basin, the encounters between explorers and indigenous populations, and the difficulties of navigation and settlement in the rainforest. The narrative also considers the river's extraordinary natural environment, its tributaries and its importance in the economic and cultural development of the surrounding territories.