Notes of a naturalist in South America by John Ball
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"Notes of a Naturalist in South America" by John Ball is a scientific travelogue written in the late 19th century. In this engaging narrative, the author recounts his voyage across South America, documenting not only the diverse flora and fauna he encounters but also reflecting on the social and political landscape of the places he visits. His observations provide valuable insights into the natural history and climate variations of the continent. The
opening of the work sets the stage for Ball's journey, detailing the excitement and anticipation of embarking on an adventure across the Atlantic. He vividly describes his experiences aboard the ship, from the arrival at tropical islands like Barbados to the encounters with oceanic phenomena such as flying fish. As he approaches the lush jungles and unique ecosystems of South America, his reflections on the geography and meteorology prepare the reader for the exploration of a rich and diverse natural world that Ball aims to capture throughout his travels. The detailed observations in these early chapters foreshadow the fascinating discoveries and the thought-provoking discussions on the interplay between nature and humanity that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ball, John, 1818-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | Notes of a naturalist in South America |
| Credits |
Produced by Rachael Schultz, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2201: Latin America local history: South America. General |
| Subject | South America -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Plants -- South America |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52513 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 706 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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