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Author Levy, Buddy, 1960- author.

Title River of darkness : Francisco Orellana and the deadly first voyage through the Amazon / Buddy Levy.

Publication Info. New York : Diversion Books, 2022.
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b2190714~S1
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 Nichols Adult Nonfiction  981.01 LEV    DUE 05-28-24
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Description xix, 325 : illustrations ; 23 cm
Summary Presents a long-overdue account of the Amazon's people, some offering sustenance and guidance, others hostile, subjecting the invaders to gauntlets of unremitting attacks and signs of terrifying rituals. Violent and beautiful, noble and tragic, this is a riveting history and breathtaking adventure that will sweep readers on a voyage like no other.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-312) and index.
Subject Orellana, Francisco de, -approximately 1546 -- Travel.
Indians of South America -- Amazon River Region -- History -- 16th century.
Amazon River Region -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish.
ISBN 9781635769197 (pbk.)
1635769191
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