Excerpt from Le Haut-Mékong, ou le Laos Ouvert
Avec ma chaloupe ŕ vapeur, j'ai vainement tenté de passer les rapides de il y avait des tournoie ments d'une telle violence dans le labyrinthe des roches qu'il fallut y renoncer. Des arbres riverains arrachés par le courant, puis arrčtés plus tard par un obstacle, roches ou amoncelle ments de sable, prennent racine au milieu du fleuve pendant les basses eaux, alors qu'elles sont tranquilles. Pendant sa crue, le flux arrache leur feuillage, c'est leur hiver; quand ils émergent, ils se couvrent de bou tons et poussent bientôt leurs feuilles printaničres. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This captivating and descriptive book introduces readers to the wonders of the Mekong River and documents a remarkable feat of early river exploration. The author, a passionate adventurer, offers an immersive account of his expedition through the treacherous rapids of Sambor, providing vivid descriptions of the stunning landscapes and local cultures encountered along the way. The expedition's goal was ambitious: to navigate a steamship through the uncharted rapids and into Laos, a land shrouded in mystery to the outside world. With meticulous planning and undeterred determination, the author and his team ventured into the unknown, facing formidable challenges that tested the limits of their endurance. In addition to its gripping adventure narrative, the book delves into the history of European exploration in the region, highlighting the complex geopolitical context of the time. Through the author's evocative prose, readers gain insights into the struggles and triumphs of early explorers who sought to expand their knowledge of the world. The book offers a unique glimpse into the past and serves as a testament to the spirit of exploration that continues to inspire adventurers today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780484989312_0
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