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  • Wild Spain (España Agreste) Records of Sport With Rifle, Rod and Gun, Natural History Exploration

    by Walter J. Buck ...
    IN "Wild Spain" we endeavour to describe a little-known land from a point of view hitherto almost unoccupied—that of the sportsman-naturalist. Many books have been written on Spain—some very good ones: but recent volumes chiefly confine themselves to the history, antiquities, architecture, &c., of the country, with their authors' impressions of the Spanish people. Such subjects find no place—save ... Read more

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  • Wild Spain

    Sport and Natural History in the Peninsula

    by Abel Chapman, Walter J. Buck ...
    Spain away from the roads - the Coto Doñana marshes, the sierra, the bustard and the ibex - by a naturalist who shot much of what he describes and then spent his old age arguing for its protection. The marshes he wrote about are now a national park. This edition binds 59 plates of painting with the text, among them works by Rosa Bonheur, Albert Bierstadt and J. M. W. Turner, and restores and ... Read more

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  • Unexplored Spain

    The Wild Country of the Coto Doñana

    by Abel Chapman, Walter J. Buck ...
    The Spain the tourists did not see in 1910: the marshes of the Guadalquivir, the sierra, the birds and the men who lived off them. Chapman spent thirty years shooting and observing in Spain and wrote the book with a naturalist's precision and a sportsman's memory. This edition adds sixty plates of Spanish painting, among them works by Genaro Pérez Villaamil, Rafael Romero Barros and José Domínguez ... Read more

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  • Wild Spain (Espana agreste)

    by Walter John Buck; Abel Chapman ...
    "Wild Spain (Espana agreste)" is a captivating exploration of the natural beauty and wildlife of Spain, penned by Walter John Buck and Abel Chapman. The authors, both passionate naturalists, delve into the diverse ecosystems found across the Spanish landscape, from the rugged mountains to the serene coastlines. Their vivid descriptions and keen observations bring to life the rich tapestry of flora ... Read more

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  • Unexplored Spain

    by Walter John Buck; Abel Chapman ...
    "Unexplored Spain" by Walter John Buck and Abel Chapman is a captivating travel narrative that invites readers to journey through the lesser-known regions of Spain. The authors, both seasoned explorers, share their experiences and observations as they traverse the diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and vibrant communities of the country. Their vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling bring to ... Read more

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  • The Naturalist on the River Amazons

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    From Natural History Review, vol. iii. 1863. ... Read more

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  • In the Heart of the Amazon Forest

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    One of the most impressive of all Victorian scientists but also a marvellous writer, Bates' (1825-1892) account of his years in the upper reaches of the Amazon is almost too good to be true - a great monument to human inquisitiveness as he battles great hoards of malevolent reptiles and insects in his quest for ever more obscure specimens on ever more narrow and creeper-choked tributaries.Great ... Read more

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  • The Mammoth Book of Travel in Dangerous Places: South America

    by John Keay ...
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    Eating Dirt in Venezuela - Alexander von HumboldtGeographer, geologist, naturalist, anthropologist, physician and philosopher, Baron von Humboldt brought to exploration a greater range of enquiry than any contemporary. Also an indomitable traveller, particularly in the Orinoco/Amazon basin (1799-1804), he often invited danger but always in the cause of scientific observation. The interest of his ... Read more

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  • Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon, 1851–1852

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    An epic and intimate firsthand account of a true American hero's daring journey into the heart of the Amazon forest in the nineteenth century.Captain William Lewis Herndon was memorialized in Gary Kinder's bestselling book Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea, which recounts Herndon's final acts of heroism as his ship foundered in a hurricane off the Carolina coast in 1857. Seven years before those ... Read more

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  • Two Trips to Gorilla Land and the Cataracts of the Congo, both volumes

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    According to Wikipedia: "Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (19 March 1821 20 October 1890) was a British explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explorations within Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he ... Read more

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  • Philippine Folk Tales

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    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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