Viajes Por el Interior : La Ruta Amazónica de la Condamine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Guerny, Jacques de.

Language:

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Geodesy.

Amazon River.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (171 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Bogota : Abya-Yala, Ediciones, 2010.

Summary:

This book, authored by Jacques de Guerny, recounts a modern expedition that retraces the journey of Charles-Marie de La Condamine along the Amazon River and through the Andes. The narrative explores the historical Geodesic Mission of the 18th century, which sought to resolve scientific questions about the Earth's shape. Drawing upon La Condamine's diaries, the author compares observations from the 18th-century expedition with those of the contemporary journey, delving into the cultural, political, and environmental aspects of the Amazon in the 21st century. Aimed at readers interested in history, exploration, and scientific discovery, the book combines historical insights with the adventure of navigating a vast and complex region. It provides a vivid portrayal of the Amazon's enduring significance and its transformation over time. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9978-22-941-8

OCLC:

1525481279