Guide to the Amazon (1st ed)
by Roger Harris, Peter Hutchison
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Author: Peter Hutchison, Roger HarrisEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Format: Illustrated
Published: 1998-12-01
ISBN: 1898323712
Number of pages: 448
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
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Book Review: Good introductory book to the Amazon
Summary: 5 Stars
This was the first book that I bought for my upcoming trip to the Amazon and it is the best overall. It gives a clear and concise discussion on the natural history, the geology, the history, the food, and the overall background of the area. The section on what to bring and what to expect is helpful whether you are going to be adventurous and try the small boats or go on a cruise. The discussion of the extent of the Amazon river basin and the amount of land that it drains and the natural history is fascinating. The discussion of the types of plants and animals is a good introduction. The section on the various areas is short but helpful in planning a stay in the cities. The listing and description of the museums is invaluable and the discussion of good places to shop is intriguing. I loved the maps of the Amazon basin and the maps of the various cities are helpful. It is very well written and easy to understand. They manage to make even what for me would be dry topics interesting. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who is planning a trip to the Amazon.
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