Publisher's Synopsis
Wanderings In South America is a travelogue written by Charles Waterton, a British naturalist and explorer. The book chronicles Waterton's journey through South America, where he explores the region's diverse cultures, landscapes, and wildlife. The book is divided into sections, with each section focusing on a different country or region, including Guyana, Brazil, and Argentina.Throughout the book, Waterton shares his observations and experiences, providing readers with a vivid and detailed account of his travels. He describes the lush rainforests, towering mountains, and vast grasslands of South America, as well as the many species of plants and animals that call the region home. Waterton also provides insights into the cultures and customs of the people he meets along the way, including indigenous tribes and European settlers.Wanderings In South America is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in travel, exploration, and natural history. The book offers a unique perspective on South America, as seen through the eyes of a 19th-century explorer, and provides readers with a glimpse into a world that has since been transformed by modernization and development.Reader, throw a veil over thy recollection for a little while, and forget the cruel, unjust and unmerited censures thou hast heard against an unoffending order. This palace was once the Jesuits' college, and originally built by those charitable fathers. Ask the aged and respectable inhabitants of Pernambuco, and they will tell thee that the destruction of the Society of Jesus was a terrible disaster to the public, and its consequences severely felt to the present day.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.
