The Land of the Amazons

The Land of the Amazons

Frederico José de Santa-Anna Nery

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
ISBN:
9781149433805
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'The Land of the Amazons' by Frederico José de Santa-Anna Nery offers a fascinating glimpse into the heart of Brazil and the Amazon River basin at the turn of the 20th century. This historical account delves into the region’s rich cultural heritage, exploring the customs, traditions, and social structures of the indigenous peoples who inhabited the area. Nery’s work provides invaluable insights into the encounters between European explorers and the native populations, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and opportunities that defined this era. Originally published in 1901, this book serves as an important historical document, shedding light on the geographical, anthropological, and social aspects of the Amazon region. Readers interested in the history of Brazil, exploration narratives, and the study of indigenous cultures will find 'The Land of the Amazons' to be an engaging and informative read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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