The Route to Bolivia Via the River Amazon: A Report to the Governments of Bolivia and Brazil (1877) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161993967)

""The Route To Bolivia Via The River Amazon"" is a historical report written by George Earl Church in 1877, detailing his exploration of the Amazon River in South America. The report was written for the governments of Bolivia and Brazil, with the goal of outlining a potential trade route between the two countries. The book begins with an introduction to the geography and natural resources of the Amazon region, followed by a detailed account of Church's journey up the river. He describes the various towns and settlements he encountered, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. Church also discusses the potential benefits of establishing a trade route between Bolivia and Brazil, emphasizing the economic advantages for both countries. He provides recommendations for improving transportation infrastructure along the river, including the construction of ports and the use of steamships. Overall, ""The Route To Bolivia Via The River Amazon"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the Amazon region during the late 19th century, as well as insights into the economic and political considerations of the time. It is a valuable resource for historians, geographers, and anyone interested in the history of South America.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.

Author: George Earl Church
ISBN-10: 1161993967
ISBN-13: 9781161993967
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 220
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d