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The Boiling River (Hardcover)
Loot Price: R170
Discovery Miles 1 700
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The Boiling River (Hardcover)
Series: TED
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List price R252
Loot Price R170
Discovery Miles 1 700
You Save R82 (33%)
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Part of the TED series: The Boiling River This fantastical tale -
which sent scores of Spanish conquistadores to their death during
the great age of discovery - paints an intoxicating image of
shamans and spells, forest-dwelling creatures and a river so hot it
can boil your tea - or cook you alive. Ruzo relays the thrill of
scientific discovery, the challenge of ecological conservation and
the exuberant knowledge that natural wonders still holds many
secrets. Ruzo's underlying message is one that will resonate deeply
with readers around the world. He makes the compelling case that
there are still extraordinary natural wonders to be discovered, but
the chance of finding them is in jeopardy if we don't actively
protect the environment. A National Geographic Young Explorer,
Ruzo's fresh and exciting voice brings to life the Peruvian legend
of the river, deep in the Amazon, that boils as if a fire burns
below. The story haunted Ruzo throughout his childhood; until
twenty years on, Ruzo - now a geologist - heard his aunt mention
visiting this strange and mysterious river. Determined to prove it
a legend, Ruzo set out on a journey deep, the results of which
would astound him and lead him to a new obsession, discovering the
secret behind this boiling river. Ultimately, The Boiling River is
more than a quest for scientific discovery - it's the journey of a
young man trying to understand his moral obligation to protect a
sacred site from misuse, neglect, and even from his own discovery.
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