Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
359 kr
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Charles Waterton – författare
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31 produkter
31 produkter
- Häftad, Engelska, 2022
185 kr
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- Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
459 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2022
326 kr
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- Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
433 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2022
307 kr
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- Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
417 kr
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- Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
417 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2023
302 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2023
300 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2025
180 kr
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- Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
391 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2026
256 kr
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639 kr
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Although in the original preface to this work the British naturalist Charles Waterton (1782-1865) modestly says his book has 'little merit', his account is a rich description of his experiences in South America and the Caribbean. Waterton managed his family's sugar plantations in Demerara from 1804 to 1812, studied natural history, and later (1812-25) divided his time between the Americas and Europe. This book, originally published in 1825 and reissued here in its 1828 second edition, describes his four expeditions, beginning with his search deep in the rainforest for samples of the rare poison, curare. Waterton also recounts a fierce battle with the Maroons, but his main focus is zoology, including the capture of 'an enormous Coulacara snake', encounters with sloths, monkeys and vampire bats, and close observations of a huge variety of birds. The final chapter describes Waterton's methods of 'preserving birds for cabinets of natural history'.- Häftad, Engelska, 2015
314 kr
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- Inbunden, Engelska, 2015
616 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2007
241 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2005
325 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2017
631 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2017
631 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2023
1 237 kr
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- Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
1 527 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2018
320 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2016
488 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2017
252 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2011
313 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2018
257 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2021
287 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2023
179 kr
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This collection of stories by Charles Waterton where he attempts to compile many of his classic thoughts consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. some stories are interesting and amazing, while other softly creep up on you and pull you in. A pioneering naturalist and traveler, Waterton's book offers a unique blend of personal experiences, scientific observations, and vivid descriptions of the region's flora, fauna, and cultures. The narrative follows Waterton's journeys through the rainforests, savannas, and river systems of South America, with a focus on his exploration of the wild and remote areas of Guyana, present-day Venezuela. His accounts are marked by his exceptional ability to intertwine anecdotes of his travels with detailed scientific insights. Waterton's interactions with the indigenous populations and his adventurous escapades, such as his daring encounters with dangerous wildlife, add an engaging and relatable touch to his narrative. One of the distinctive features of "Wanderings in South America" is Waterton's dedication to the preservation of nature. He was an early advocate for conservation and ecological awareness, expressing concerns about the destruction of the environment by human activities. - Engelska, 2024
187 kr
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