Download or read book Brazilian Adventure written by Peter Fleming and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1932 Peter Fleming, a literary editor, engaged to search for missing English explorer Colonel P.H. Fawcett, lost in tributary of the Amazon, with the hardships of meager supplies, faulty maps, and a pack of rival newspaper-men on their trail.
Download or read book The Lost City of Z written by David Grann and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon comes a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction that unravels the greatest exploration mystery of the twentieth century—the story of the legendary British explorer who ventured into the Amazon jungle in search of a fabled civilization and never returned. “Suspenseful…rollicking.” —The New York Times In 1925, Percy Fawcett went into the Amazon jungle, in search of a fabled civilization. He never returned. Over the years countless perished trying to find evidence of his party and the place he called “The Lost City of Z.” In this masterpiece, journalist David Grann interweaves the spellbinding stories of Fawcett’s quest for “Z” and his own journey into the deadly jungle. Look for David Grann’s new book, The Wager, coming in April 2023!
Download or read book Martin Rattler or A boy s adventures in the forests of Brazil written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Martin Rattler written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martin Rattler grew up in a quiet village called Ashford where he lived with an aunt and he always dreamed of an adventure in a far away country. When he finished school, Martin boarded the ship Firefly where he became friends with Irish man Barney O'Flannagan. When pirates attacked their ship and it was wrecked, Martin and Barney were washed ashore on a Brazilian beach. Dealing with dense jungle, they had to made acquaintance with numerous jungle animals, birds, beasts and reptiles. They took a sail up the Amazon river, shooting alligators on its banks, spearing fish in its waters, and eventually being captured by wild tribes of Amazon forest. Upon escaping, Martin and Barney came across the diamond mines in Minas Gerais, and after doing some mining and gaining wealth, they decided it's time for them to return home. But, as always, things don't turn out as they plan.
Download or read book Martin Rattler written by R.M. Ballantyne and published by Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.. This book was released on 2011-01-25 with total page 917 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "MARTIN RATTLER" was one of, Robert Michael Ballantyne's early books. Born at Edinburgh in 1825, [1] he was sent to Rupert's Land as a trading-clerk in the Hudson Bay Fur Company's service when he left school, a boy of sixteen. There, to relieve his home-sickness, he first practised his pen in long letters home to his mother. Soon after his return to Scotland in 1848 he published a first book on Hudson's Bay. Then he passed some years in a Scottish publisher's office; and in 1855 a chance suggestion from another publisher led to his writing his first book for boys-"Snowflakes and Sunbeams, or The Young Fur Traders." That story showed he had found his vocation, and he poured forth its successors to the tune in all of some fourscore volumes. "Martin Rattler" appeared in 1858. In his "Personal Reminiscences" Ballantyne wrote: "How many thousands of lads have an intense liking for the idea of a sailor's life!" and he pointed out there the other side of the romantic picture: the long watches "in dirty unromantic weather," and the hard work of holystoning the decks, scraping down the masts and cleaning out the coal-hole. But though his books show something of this reverse side too, there is no doubt they have helped to set many boys dreaming o
Download or read book Lost in the Wilds of Brazil written by James H. Foster and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Lost in the Wilds of Brazil' by James H. Foster, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the dense jungles of Brazil. Written in a vivid and descriptive style, Foster immerses readers in the wild and untamed beauty of the Brazilian landscape while weaving a gripping tale of survival and exploration. The book is reminiscent of classic adventure novels, with its detailed descriptions and suspenseful plot twists keeping readers on the edge of their seats. James H. Foster, a well-traveled explorer and nature enthusiast, draws on his own experiences in the Brazilian wilderness to craft a story that is both realistic and captivating. His deep knowledge of the terrain and its inhabitants shines through in his writing, adding an authenticity that brings the story to life. I highly recommend 'Lost in the Wilds of Brazil' to readers who enjoy adventure novels, as well as those with an interest in nature and exploration. Foster's expertise and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone looking for a thrilling and immersive literary experience.
Download or read book Brazil Adventure Guide written by John Waggoner and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2008 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brazil is one of the culturally rich nations in South America. This title provides readers with what they need to know for planning a trip to this area, including the best places to stay and eat - for various tastes and budgets; practical travel advice; and info on what to pack and when to go.
Download or read book Martin Rattler Or a Boy s Adventures in the Forests of Brazil written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book One s Company A Journey to China written by Peter Fleming and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-01-04 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Fleming was special correspondent for The Times in the 1930s, He was tasked with 'investigating the communist situation in south China', little did his bosses realise he would create a new type of travel writing. Travelling for seven months through Russia on the Trans-Siberian Express to Manchuria and onwards to China. A book Full of humour and insightful social commentary about a part of the world few had travelled through in 1934. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book An Adventure Around the World Brazil written by Maira Savernini Trimble and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is great for kids of all ages and it is the first of a series that aims to generate interest in different countries among children. In this volume, Brazil is presented through beautiful pictures of tourist attractions, accompanied by culture and fun facts. Português: Este livro é indicado para crianças de todas as idades e é o primeiro de uma série que pretende despertar o interesse dos pequenos por vários países. Neste volume, o Brasil é apresentado por meio de lindas fotos de lugares turísticos, acompanhadas de dados culturais e curiosidades.
Download or read book Fodor s Brazil written by Fodor's Travel Guides and published by Fodor's Travel. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. From the picturesque beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the majestic Iguaçu Falls to the wonders of the Amazon rainforest, Brazil offers something for every type of traveler--and Fodor's Brazil covers the best that the country has to offer. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of maps · An 8-page color insert with spectacular photos · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Iguaçu Falls, Christ the Redeemer, and Ouro Petro · Coverage of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, The South, Minas Gerais, Brasilia and the West, Salvador and the Bahia Coast, The Northwest, and The Amazon Planning to focus on Rio and Sao Paolo? Check out Fodor's travel guide to Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo.
Download or read book Through the Brazilian Wilderness written by Theodore Roosevelt and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 1914 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Through the Brazilian Wilderness by Theodore Roosevelt
Download or read book Adventure Called Brazil written by Sergio Storti and published by . This book was released on with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adventure in Brazil written by Arnold V. Egerland and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brazil written by John Waggoner and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2008 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brazil is one of the culturally rich nations in South America. This title provides readers with what they need to know for planning a trip to this area, including the best places to stay and eat - for various tastes and budgets; practical travel advice; and info on what to pack and when to go.
Download or read book Riches in the Rain Forest written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uncle Scrooge takes Huey, Louie, and Dewey down to Brazil in search of treasure.
Download or read book Adventure in Brazil written by Rose Mae Carvin and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
