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Chapter Book · 2008

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By BRUCE PARRY

An explorer's perilous journey down the Amazon reveals vanishing ancient ways of life.

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256 pages

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Explorer Bruce Parry ventures into the heart of the Amazon, navigating over 6,000 kilometers through dense forests and along the mighty river. Facing illness and unforeseen mishaps, he encounters tribes, loggers, and miners, uncovering ancient ways of life on the brink of extinction. As Parry immerses himself in this biodiverse habitat, he grapples with the challenges of survival and the looming disappearance of these unique cultures. Will he endure the trials of this epic journey and capture the essence of a world fading away?

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Explorer Bruce Parry embarks on an epic journey down the Amazon. Written in diary form, the book offers a rare insight into the ways of life that have existed since the dawn of time and are about to disappear forever. Illness, accidents and all manner of unforeseen mishaps test Parry’s strength every step of the way.

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Book details

Publication
Published
October 1, 2008
First published
October 2, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780718154349

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