The Amazon past, present and future
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A story covering the exploitation of the Amazon basin, from the 19th century rubber barons to today.
Alain Gheerbrant was a French writer and explorer whose work frequently delves into the realms of discovery and symbolism. His expeditions into the Amazon and Orinoco river basins allowed him to establish peaceful contact with indigenous peoples and traverse uncharted territories. Through his writings and films, he explored the myths, folklore, and symbolic meanings found across diverse cultures. His seminal dictionary of symbols became a vital resource for understanding universal human archetypes.
A story covering the exploitation of the Amazon basin, from the 19th century rubber barons to today.