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An American Consul In Amazonia (1911)

An American Consul In Amazonia (1911)

Kerbey, Joseph Orton

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Political BiographiesFiction AnthologiesSouth American History

ISBN10: 116456692X
ISBN13: 9781164566922
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 470
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.95 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An American Consul in Amazonia is a memoir written by Joseph Orton Kerbey, an American diplomat who served as the United States Consul in the Brazilian city of Par����� from 1894 to 1902. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and culture of the Amazonian region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Kerbey describes his experiences living amongst the local people, including his interactions with indigenous tribes, rubber barons, and other foreign diplomats. He also provides detailed accounts of the political and economic situation in the region, including the impact of the rubber boom on the Amazonian economy. Throughout the book, Kerbey offers his observations and opinions on a wide range of topics, from the natural beauty of the Amazon rainforest to the challenges of navigating the complex social and political landscape of the region. This memoir is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on a fascinating period in Brazilian and American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

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