Waterton's Wanderings in South America - 1879 antique book!

More than a travelogue, this is a groundbreaking work that helped shape the modern understanding of tropical ecosystems, wildlife conservation, and the intricate connections between human observation and the natural world. In Wanderings in South America, Charles Waterton transforms natural history into high adventure, offering an extraordinary account of exploration that is part scientific observation, part thrilling narrative. A pioneering naturalist and eccentric British aristocrat, Waterton traverses the untamed landscapes of South America with an insatiable curiosity and remarkable fearlessness. A precursor to modern ecological writing, Wanderings in South America is both a meticulous natural history and a testament to the raw, uncontrolled beauty of the natural world. Waterton's keen eye for detail, combined with his audacious spirit, brings to life a continent of extraordinary creatures, from magnificent birds to elusive mammals, seen through the lens of a true adventurer-scientist. Waterton's Wanderings in South America, The North-West of the United States, and the Antilles, in the Years 1812, 1816, 1820, & 1824. - Charles Waterton, Esq. Edited, with Biographical Introduction and Explanatory Index, by the Rev. J.G. Wood with One Hundred Illustrations Published 1879, Macmillan and Co. London Hardcover. Approx. 6x7.5in 520pp. In somewhat rough antique condition -- this book has been around! Ex-library. Front hinge is cracked (see photos for condition).