A narrative of travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro, : $b with an account of the native tribes, and observations on the climate, geology, and natural history of the Amazon valley

"A Narrative of Travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro" by Alfred R. Wallace is a 19th-century travelogue that chronicles the author's expeditions into the Amazon River basin, detailing encounters with numerous indigenous cultures, descriptions of the climate, geological formations, and an overview of the region's diverse animal and plant life; the story begins with Wallace's arrival in Pará, where he vividly describes the city's landscape, the local traditions, and the area’s rich array of plant and animal species, and he also expresses his fascination with the intricate wonders of the rainforest, while preparing the reader for his deeper journeys into the unknown territories of South America.