Project Gutenberg 2010-03-28 Public domain in the USA. 229 Waterton, Charles 1782 1865 Moore, Norman 1847 1922 Wanderings in South America This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "Wanderings in South America" by Charles Waterton is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book details the author's explorations of the lush and vibrant landscapes of South America, particularly focusing on the natural history and biodiversity he encountered. Waterton's keen observations on flora and fauna, as well as his encounters with various indigenous peoples, are central to the work, presenting a richly layered account of a world largely untouched by modernity. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Waterton's journey, beginning in the town of Stabroek, where he embarks on an expedition through the forests of Demerara and Essequibo. He describes the challenges of navigating this verdant wilderness, including the exhausting heat and daunting swamp terrains. Waterton articulates his motivations for exploring the region, primarily his desire to collect wourali poison and learn about the indigenous cultures he encounters. This introductory section establishes the vibrant and sometimes perilous environment Waterton must traverse, blending engaging storytelling with scientific investigation into the natural world around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Guyana -- Description and travel Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865 -- Travel Zoology -- Guyana Pernambuco (Brazil) -- Description and travel Antilles, Lesser -- Description and travel F2351 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 305872 2025-07-13T06:20:42.951130 text/html 303843 2010-03-28T13:39:21 text/html 223920 2025-07-13T06:20:49.940119 application/epub+zip 224356 2025-07-13T06:20:46.154118 application/epub+zip 185049 2025-07-13T06:20:44.934149 application/epub+zip 385738 2025-07-13T06:20:52.774110 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361114 2025-07-13T06:20:49.117115 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302903 2022-09-14T14:56:31.107054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 280055 2025-07-13T06:20:42.502119 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 279861 2010-03-28T13:38:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 278856 2010-03-28T14:00:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22371 2025-07-13T06:20:52.906065 application/rdf+xml 14641 2025-07-13T06:20:45.426129 image/jpeg 3779 2025-07-13T06:20:45.179090 image/jpeg 108129 2010-03-28T14:00:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 130268 2010-03-28T14:00:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 107841 2010-03-28T14:00:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 216283 2025-07-13T06:20:42.981098 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia