Solo por las altas selvas de la Amazonia

Synopsis of Solo por las altas selvas de la Amazonia

«Solo por las altas selvas de la Amazonia» is the travel book by Herbert Rittlinger, published by Timun Mas in paperback (254 pages, in Spanish).

Rittlinger recounts his solo expedition through the Amazon, from Lima to the Atlantic, with a folding boat, a rifle and a camera. He describes the virgin jungle, the river's dangers (whirlpools, crocodiles) and encounters with settlers and immigrants, with humour and an adventurous spirit.

Part of the Caravanserai collection (no. 14). Translation of «Ich kam die reissenden Flüsse herab» (1938). Includes black-and-white illustrations and photographs.

For lovers of travel literature and nature adventures, with an interest in the exploration of South America.