
audiobook
by Mayne Reid
Chapter One. - The biggest Wood in the World.
Chapter Two. - The Refugees.
Chapter Three. - The Poison-Trees.
Chapter Four. - The Supper of Guapo.
Chapter Five. - The Puna.
Chapter Six. - The wild Bull of the Puna.
Chapter Seven. - The “Vaquero.”
Chapter Eight. - Llamas, Alpacos, Vicuñas, And Guanacos.
Chapter Nine. - A Vicuña Hunt.
Chapter Ten. - Capturing a Condor.
A charismatic guide beckons you to leave familiar seas and snow‑bound cabins for a daring trek into the heart of the Amazon. He promises a stark contrast to previous cold‑clad expeditions: open‑air hammocks swaying beneath emerald canopies, warm breezes rustling through palms, and a sky painted with the Southern Cross. The invitation feels both intimate and adventurous, urging you to accompany a Peruvian family as they step into a living laboratory of nature.
What awaits is a forest so vast it dwarfs entire continents, a green sea stretching thousands of miles with trees that have never felt an axe. Within this primeval world, towering ceiba trunks loom beside parasitic vines, milk‑gushing cow‑trees whisper, and the air hums with insects, snakes, and the distant calls of unseen creatures. As the family navigates rivers, hidden trails, and countless bites, they must learn the forest’s hidden cures and its relentless rhythms, turning every day into a lesson in survival and wonder.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (489K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
Mar 12, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1818–1883
Best known for vivid frontier adventures, this Irish-born writer turned real-life travel, war, and wanderings into fast-moving stories that captivated generations of young readers. His novels mix excitement with a strong feel for the landscapes and conflicts of the Americas.
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