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A Narrative Of The Expedition To The Rivers Orinoco And Apure In South America: Which Sailed From England In November 1817 (1819)

A Narrative Of The Expedition To The Rivers Orinoco And Apure In South America: Which Sailed From England In November 1817 (1819)

Hippisley, Gustavus

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ISBN10: 1165951312
ISBN13: 9781165951314
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 676
Weight: 1.96
Height: 1.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Narrative of the Expedition to the Rivers Orinoco and Apure in South America: Which Sailed from England in November 1817 is a historical account written by Gustavus Hippisley. The book recounts the journey of a British expedition to explore the rivers Orinoco and Apure in South America during the early 19th century. The expedition was led by Sir Robert Rich, and its objective was to map the region and collect specimens of flora and fauna.The book provides a detailed description of the expedition's journey from England to South America, including their encounters with native tribes and the challenges they faced navigating through the dense jungle. It also includes a thorough account of the flora and fauna that the expedition encountered, as well as the various geological formations they observed.Hippisley's narrative is not only a record of the expedition's scientific findings but also a personal account of the hardships and experiences of the crew. The book offers a fascinating insight into the mindset and attitudes of British explorers during the colonial era and sheds light on the impact of European exploration on the indigenous peoples of South America.Overall, A Narrative of the Expedition to the Rivers Orinoco and Apure in South America: Which Sailed from England in November 1817 is a valuable historical document that provides a vivid and detailed account of an early 19th-century British expedition to South America.And Joined The Patriotic Forces In Venezuela And Caraccas.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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