Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon, Part 2 (of 2)

"Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon, Part 2 (of 2)" by William Lewis Herndon is a 19th-century historical document about the adventures and learning achieved by Lieutenants Herndon and Gibbon, who journeyed into the Amazon River's region. The book exposes the diverse environments, societies, and economies discovered during their travels. It shares information about native people, the land's features, and resources they found. The story begins with the Navy's expedition orders and charts their path from Tarma, Peru, through the challenging Andes Mountains, highlighting the flourishing farmland maintained by Quichua Indians. The text paints vivid images of the plants, animals, lively valley communities, and unique characteristics of the indigenous cultures they encountered, setting the stage for the detailed explorations that follow.