Palm Trees Of The Amazon

And Their Uses (1853)

von Alfred Russel Wallace

236 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Palm Trees of the Amazon: And Their Uses"" is a book written by Alfred Russel Wallace and published in 1853. The book is a detailed account of the various species of palm trees found in the Amazon rainforest and their uses by the indigenous people of the region. The author, who was a naturalist and explorer, provides a comprehensive description of the physical characteristics, habitat, and distribution of each species of palm tree. He also describes the different ways in which the indigenous people of the Amazon use these trees for food, medicine, shelter, and other purposes. The book is a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the flora of the Amazon rainforest. It is written in a clear and concise style, with numerous illustrations and photographs, making it accessible to a wide audience. Overall, ""Palm Trees of the Amazon: And Their Uses"" is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Amazon region.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.

• Themen: Geowissenschaften, Geographie, Umwelt, Planung Umwelt Angewandte Ökologie
• ISBN: 9781437085877
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC