Isbn: 9781324021261 - into the amazon: the life of cândido rondon, trailblazing explorer, scientist, statesman, and conservationist (11 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Candido Rondon is by any measure the greatest tropical explorer in history. Between 1890 and 1930, he navigated scores of previously unmapped rivers, traversed untrodden mountain ranges, and hacked his way through jungles so inhospitable that even native peoples had avoided them-and led Theodore Roosevelt and his son, Kermit, on their celebrated River of Doubt journey in 1913-14. Upon leaving the Brazilian Army in 1930 with the rank of a two-star general, Rondon, himself of indigenous descent, devoted the remainder of his life to not only writing about the region's flora and fauna, but also advocating for the peoples who inhabited the rainforest and lobbying for the creation of a system of national parks. Despite his many achievements-which include laying down a 1,200-mile telegraph line through the heart of the Amazon and three nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize-Rondon has never received his due. Originally published in Brazil, Into the Amazon is the first comprehensive biography of his life and remarkable career.…

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. 454 pages. Ex-library marks, faint discoloring; a sound square binding; very good otherwise. The jacket has minimal wear, wrapped; taped to the cover edges. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Nature; ISBN/EAN: 9781324021261. Inventory No: 230967. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by W. W. Norton & Company, 2023. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new, with some shelf/edgewear.

Zustand: New.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 448 pages. 9.25x6.13x1.70 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New.