The river sea : the Amazon in history, myth, and legend : a story of discovery, exploration, and exploitation
2010, First Edition. Berkeley, CA : Counterpoint : Distributed by Publishers Group West (©2010). Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 235 pages; Description: 235 p. : map ; 24 cm. Subject: Amazon River -- History. Amazon River -- Discovery and exploration -- European. Amazon River -- Legends. Summary: A sweeping chronicle of the brave and hardy souls, ranging from the Spanish seafarer Vicente Pinzon, who discovered the Amazon River, to contemporary heroes and heroines, like Sister Dorothy Stang and Chico Mendes, whose efforts to save the rain forest cost them their lives. Item #220477
Price: €11.95