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PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I FIGHTING JONES
CHAPTER II DAVID LEAVES HOME
CHAPTER III THE AMAZON
CHAPTER IV ROGERS’ WORK
CHAPTER V A CHANGE OF FORTUNE
CHAPTER VI HARPOONING A RIVER MONSTER
CHAPTER VII WHEN THE RIVER RAN RIOT
A restless young man, known among his friends as “Fighting Jones,” has always been driven by a fierce sense of justice. After a series of confrontations that leave him at odds with authority, he decides to abandon the familiar comforts of home and chase a daring new horizon. His destination is the legendary Amazon, a river of myths that promises both untamed beauty and hidden perils.
From the moment his boots touch the jungle’s edge, the story thrusts listeners into a world of towering trees, swirling floodwaters, and secret tribes that linger beyond the edge of maps. As he navigates the fierce currents and the shadowy undergrowth, his courage is tested by the raw forces of nature and the mysteries that dwell within. The early journey promises high‑octane adventure while revealing the inner fire that propels a wanderer into the heart of the unknown.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (361K characters)
Release date
2025-11-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1887–1952
Drawn to remote landscapes and rare wildlife, this American explorer-naturalist turned years of South American fieldwork into vivid adventure writing. His books blend firsthand travel, animal observation, and the excitement of early twentieth-century exploration.
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