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Lifetime: 1830 - 1877 Passed: ≈ 147 years ago

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James Orton

Books by James Orton

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Andes and The Amazon

History Non-Fiction Travel Science
Expedition Exploration Geography Discovery Science Environment Biodiversity Indigenous Peoples Natural history South America Andes Amazon

This book presents a detailed account of an extensive scientific expedition conducted in 1867 across the equatorial Andes and the Amazon. Led by Professor James Orton of Vassar College, the expedition aimed to explore the natural history and geograph...