Adventures in Bolivia

"Adventures in Bolivia" by C. H. (Cecil Herbert) Prodgers is a gripping account of early 20th-century expeditions in Bolivia, focusing on the author's pursuit of agreements with native people for rubber extraction on behalf of the Challana and Tongo Rubber Company; the book paints a picture of a landscape fraught with perils, both geographical and cultural, as the author recounts his assignment to secure the cooperation of indigenous groups amidst escalating tensions and previous failed attempts, vividly outlining the preparatory stages, interactions with a diverse cast of characters, and the breathtaking yet formidable Andean settings, highlighting his resolve to understand and work within the region's complexities to reach the isolated capital of Challana despite looming threats and rugged terrains.