"Wanderings in South America" by Charles Waterton is an adventure story set in the early 1800s in South America, where the author explores the wilds of Dutch Guiana. Waterton journeys from Stabroek in April 1812 with aims to find wourali poison and explore the land, taking the reader with him through rivers and forests filled with wildlife. Waterton’s writing combines exciting adventures with careful records of nature, showing both his respect for the vibrant complexity of life and his effort to understand it, all while acknowledging criticism.
Wanderings in South America
By Charles Waterton
Venture to South America where one man’s quest for knowledge leads him through untamed jungles filled with danger and wonder.
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About the AuthorCharles Waterton was an English naturalist, plantation overseer and explorer best known for his pioneering work regarding conservation.
Charles Waterton was an English naturalist, plantation overseer and explorer best known for his pioneering work regarding conservation.
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