South America category: 2208 books

Weather patterns, including rainfall that in some places exceeds even the levels of the Ecuadorian Amazon, combine with a varied topography to create unique ecological life zones on the coast. Flora and fauna in some areas are more typical of Colombia and Central America. Endemic animal species abound...

This book details a trip around South America including Machu Picchu, Cusco, Buenos Aires, Santiago, and a subsequent stop in Panama with a focus on staying in Starwood Hotel or SPG properties.

A collection of three accounts of Peril, Adventure and Captivity in the 18th and 19th century : "The Sufferings of the Picard Family after the Shipwreck of the Medusa in the Year 1816" : Tells the story of survivors of the the French naval frigate Méduse, which ran aground...

Helen and Frank Schreider were true adventurers. Their dream was to drive the length of the Americas, from the town of Circle, Alaska (just outside the Arctic Circle), to the world’s southernmost town, Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego. Dinah, their German shepherd, went with them. They are the...

Through provocative insights and observations, Tom Reed explores the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Southern Chile and Argentina as intensely as he examines the current social, political, and cultural landscapes of North America and his own rich inner and spiritual life. Deeply personal, intellectually...

In November of 1959, Ron Bowman quit his job as a newspaper reporter, sold his car and bought a 150cc Lambretta scooter. He intended to ride it from his hometown of Thorold, Ontario, Canada all the way to Peru. As far as he knew, no one had ever made such a journey, but he was going to try. Three...

South American or Latin American foods blend a medley of cultures with distinct flavors and tastes.We have discovered 20 of the best South American recipes to share with you so you can enjoy this delicious cuisine in your own home. We have hand selected 20 Best of the Best and most inviting...

From Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Laura and Patrick Mottram embarked on a 21,000 kilometre adventure around South America by bike. As they cycled over the Andes, across the Atacama Desert and through the Amazon Rainforest, they witnessed a side to the continent that few people ever see. ...

It was my lot several years ago—I need not state how many—to be brought forth into this world amid the wild scenes which I propose to describe. Later in life I was fortunate enough to be sent by my parents to England, for the purpose of finishing my education under the tuition of the learned fathers...

A “captivating” journey through the landscape, history, and diverse cultures of one of the world’s most majestic mountain ranges: “A modern travel classic” (Jon Lee Anderson). For centuries, the Andes of South America have caught the imagination of travelers, inspiring fear and wonder....

Naturalist Gerald Durrell recalls his expedition to South America to find exotic animals in this follow-up to A Zoo in My Luggage. After bringing multiple species of African animals back to the Channel Island of Jersey to populate their new zoo, British naturalist Gerald Durrell and his wife...

"Jam-packed with humor, heartbreak, and, of course, a little naughtiness, this short memoir is sure to satisfy those who enjoy reading sordid stories and hearing about awkward encounters involving strangers in strange lands." -- Queerty "Jeremy Helligar takes the reader on an adventure...

History of Guyana Also include, Guyana art and culture, Guyana government and politics, Guyana tourism and travel guideThe first humans to reach Guyana belonged to the group of peoples that crossed into North America from Asia perhaps as much as 35,000 years ago. These first inhabitants were nomads...

On his nineteenth birthday, Peter Allison flipped a coin. One side would take him to Africa and the other to South America, the two places he wanted to explore before he died. He recounted his time spent as a safari guide in Africa to much acclaim in Whatever You Do, Don’t Run and Don’t Look Behind...