Charles Marie de La Condamine was a French explorer, geographer, and mathematician whose work shaped our understanding of the Amazon. He dedicated ten years in present-day Ecuador to meticulously measuring the length of a degree of latitude at the equator, a crucial scientific endeavor. His detailed astronomical observations were instrumental in creating the first accurate map of the vast Amazon region. Furthermore, his contributions to the esteemed Encyclopédie solidified his legacy as a significant scholar and disseminator of knowledge.
![An Account [By C.M. De La Condamine?] of a Savage Girl [M.a. Memmie Le Blanc] Caught Wild in the Woods of Champagne, Tr. From the Fr. of Madam H-T](https://rezised-images.knhbt.cz/1920x1920/0.webp)
This fascinating 18th-century memoir tells the true story of a young girl found living alone in the woods of Champagne. With vivid descriptions of her life before and after her discovery, as well as the efforts to integrate her into society, this is a gripping tale of human resilience and the power of love.