Title: Notes of a Botanist, Vol. 2 of 2: On the Amazon Andes (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0331710927
ISBN 13: 9780331710922
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 984 grams

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A vivid, field‑tested journey into the Amazon and the Andes .

Travel with renowned botanist Richard Spruce as he documents landscapes, plant life, and the people who inhabit the high forests from Tarapoto to Canelos. This edition gathers field notes, species observations, and personal reflections drawn from decades of exploration in South America, offering a clear view of the region’s ecology and culture without fiction’s embellishment.

In these pages, you’ll encounter practical plant descriptions, habitat notes, and the challenges of collecting in remote terrain. The narrative blends scientific detail with scenes of travel, weather, and indigenous life, all framed by Spruce’s steady, observational voice. It’s a record of discovery, method, and perseverance that illuminates both the Amazonian forest and the mountain valleys.

On-site plant identifications and habitat ranges across elevations from plains to high Andes
Descriptions of forest types, weather, and travel conditions in difficult terrain
Correspondence and insights into botanical collecting in the 19th century
Context on flora, fauna, and ethnographic notes within the Amazon and Andean realms

Ideal for readers of natural history, historical botany, and travel writing that centers science and exploration.

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