The Amazon (1884)

The Amazon is a novel written by Dutch author Carel Vosmaer and first published in 1884. The story is set in the Amazon rainforest and follows the journey of a Dutch botanist named Eduard who travels to South America in search of rare plants. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles including dangerous animals, hostile tribes, and treacherous terrain. As Eduard navigates the jungle, he meets a young woman named Rima who has been raised by a tribe of indigenous people. Rima is unlike anyone Eduard has ever met before - she is beautiful, mysterious, and possesses an almost supernatural connection to the natural world. The two become close and Eduard is fascinated by Rima's knowledge of the jungle and her unique way of life. However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a group of ruthless hunters who are determined to capture Rima and sell her as a slave. Eduard must use all of his knowledge and skills to protect Rima and help her escape from the hunters. The Amazon is a classic adventure novel that explores themes of colonialism, cultural differences, and the relationship between humans and nature. It has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the Amazon rainforest and its inhabitants, as well as its nuanced portrayal of the characters and their motivations.Frontispiece By L. Alma Tadema.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.