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South America - Great Journeys Jaguars and Electric Eels

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Book Synopsis: A great, innovative and restless thinker, the young Humboldt (1769-1859) went on his epochal journey to the New World during a time of revolutionary ferment across Europe. This part of his matchless narrative of adventure and scientific research focuses on his time in Venezuela - in the Llanos and on the Orinoco River - riding and paddling, restlessly and happily noting the extraordinary things on every hand. "Great Journeys" allows readers to travel both around the planet and back through the centuries -- but also back into ideas and worlds frightening, ruthless and cruel in different ways from our own. Few reading experiences can begin to match that of engaging with writers who saw astounding great civilisations, walls of ice, violent and implacable jungles, deserts and mountains, multitudes of birds and flowers new to science. Reading these books is to see the world afresh, to rediscover a time when many cultures were quite strange to each other, where legends and stories were treated as facts and in which so much was still to be discovered.

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Embark on a great journey through time and space with the electrifying "Great Journeys Jaguars and Electric Eels" book! Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Alexander von Humboldt, a brilliant explorer and thinker. This incredible literary gem takes you back to the revolutionary era of the 18th century, where adventure and scientific research collided in the uncharted territories of the New World.

Join Humboldt on his thrilling expedition to Venezuela, where he explores the untamed beauty of the Llanos and navigates the mighty Orinoco River. Feel his restlessness and joy as he documents the abundant wonders that surround him. Encounter mesmerizing descriptions of awe-inspiring civilizations, treacherous ice walls, unforgiving jungles, vast deserts, majestic mountains, and the enchanting flora and fauna that were yet to be discovered by science.

With "Great Journeys," you have the unique opportunity to travel not only across continents but across centuries, allowing you to witness the world through the eyes of extraordinary visionaries. Unlock the secrets of ancient cultures and unravel the mysteries of a time when legends were perceived as reality. Dive into a world so different and unfamiliar, it will leave you in awe of the boundless wonders that lie within these pages.

Rekindle your love for exploration and the pursuit of knowledge by delving into this enthralling masterpiece. Don't miss out on the chance to rediscover and see the world with fresh eyes. Begin your extraordinary journey now!

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