Exploration Of The Valley Of The Amazon, Part 1 (1854)

Exploration Of The Valley Of The Amazon, Part 1 is a book written by William Lewis Herndon in 1854. The book is a detailed account of Herndon's exploration of the Amazon River and its surrounding areas. Herndon, an American naval officer, led the expedition from Lima, Peru to the mouth of the Amazon River. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the journey, including the geography, flora and fauna, and the indigenous people of the region. Herndon describes his encounters with various tribes and their customs, as well as the challenges faced by the expedition, such as navigating the treacherous river currents and dealing with illness and injury. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the geography and topography of the Amazon Valley. Overall, Exploration Of The Valley Of The Amazon, Part 1 is a fascinating account of one of the most challenging and rewarding expeditions of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Herndon sacrificed his life in 1857, trying to save six hundred passengers and crew when his ship, the Central America, foundered in a hurricane off the Carolina coast. Naval officers erected a monument to his memory, which still stands at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.