The Lower Amazon; A Narrative of Explorations in the Little Known Regions of the State of Pará, on the Lower Amazon

A beautifully illustrated example of the first edition of Algot Lange's discussion of his travels and excavations in Para - a state in northern Brazil - in the early 1900s. The first edition.Illustrated with a folding map to the rear, a frontispiece, and 114 photographic images and maps on plates. Collated, complete.With an introduction from Frederick S Dellenbaugh.Algot Lance offers an account of his travels through Para in the lower Amazon, discussing the archaeological excavations in the region, the mouth of the Amazon, and the 'general resources of the country'.With the bookplate of Joseph Sinclair Carolin to the front pastedown. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Boards bright, with back strip age toned, and light shelf wear to back strip tail. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed.