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Book Synopsis: In the early years of the 18th century, a band of French scientists set off on a daring, decade-long expedition to South America in a race to measure the precise shape of the earth. Like Lewis and Clark's exploration of the American West, their incredible mission revealed the mysteries of a little-known continent to a world hungry for discovery. Scaling 16,000-foot mountains in the Peruvian Andes, and braving jaguars, pumas, insects, and vampire bats in the jungle, the scientists barely completed their mission. One was murdered, another perished from fever, and a third-Jean Godin-nearly died of heartbreak. At the expedition's end, Jean and his Peruvian wife, Isabel Gramesen, became stranded at opposite ends of the Amazon, victims of a tangled web of international politics. Isabel's solo journey to reunite with Jean after their calamitous twenty-year separation was so dramatic that it left all of 18th-century Europe spellbound. Her survival-unprecedented in the annals of Amazon exploration-was a testament to human endurance, female resourcefulness, and the power of devotion. Drawing on the original writings of the French mapmakers, as well as his own experience retracing Isabel's journey, acclaimed writer Robert Whitaker weaves a riveting tale rich in adventure, intrigue, and scientific achievement. Never before told, The Mapmaker's Wife is an epic love story that unfolds against the backdrop of "the greatest expedition the world has ever known."
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Embark on a thrilling journey through the uncharted Amazon with "The Mapmaker's Wife: A True Tale Of Love, Murder, And Survival." This gripping true story follows a band of French scientists on an audacious expedition to South America in the 18th century, braving the dangers of the jungle in a quest to measure the shape of the earth.
Experience the heart-pounding adventures of scaling 16,000-foot mountains in the Peruvian Andes, facing deadly predators like jaguars and vampire bats, and surviving against all odds. The tale of love, loss, and resilience will captivate your imagination and leave you in awe of the human spirit.
Delve into the extraordinary true story of Jean Godin and his Peruvian wife, Isabel Gramesen, whose separation and dramatic reunion after twenty years shocked Europe. Witness Isabel's remarkable solo journey through the treacherous Amazon jungle, showcasing human endurance, female resourcefulness, and unwavering devotion.
Discover the secrets of the Amazon through the eyes of the courageous explorers in "The Mapmaker's Wife," a gripping narrative of adventure, intrigue, and scientific discovery. Be transported to a world of mystery and wonder, where love conquers all and survival defies all odds.
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a captivating tale of love, murder, and survival in the Amazon? Dive into the pages of "The Mapmaker's Wife" and experience the epic true story that enchanted 18th-century Europe. Let this extraordinary adventure inspire and enthrall you.
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