To The River Plate And Back: The Narrative Of A Scientific Mission To South America, With Observations Upon Things Seen And Suggested (1913)

By William J. Holland

Book Overview

To The River Plate And Back: The Narrative Of A Scientific Mission To South America, With Observations Upon Things Seen And Suggested (1913) is a book written by William Jacob Holland. The book is a detailed account of Holland's scientific mission to South America, specifically to the River Plate region. The author describes his journey from New York to Buenos Aires and his travels through Uruguay, Paraguay, and Brazil. Holland's mission was to study the flora and fauna of the region, and he provides detailed descriptions of the animals and plants he encountered. The author also includes observations on the people, culture, and geography of the region. The book is written in a narrative style, making it an engaging read for those interested in travelogues and scientific exploration. Overall, To The River Plate And Back is a fascinating account of a scientific mission to South America, providing insights into the natural world and the people and cultures of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116569722X
• ISBN13: 9781165697229
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"