In 1914, with the well-wishes of the Brazilian government, Theodore
Roosevelt, ex-president of the United States; his son, Kermit; and
Colonel Rondon travel to South America on a quest to course the
River of Doubt. While in Brazil, Theodore is also tasked with a
"zoogeographic reconnaissance" of the local wilderness for the
archives of the Natural History Museum of New York. In addition to
the perils of the incredibly difficult and dangerous terrain, the
river was nicknamed "The River of Death" as a testament to its
ferocious rapids. Covering a previously undocumented area of South
America, this expedition would be a momentous undertaking and
fraught with danger. The expedition, officially named Expedicao
Scientific Roosevelt-Rondon, was not without incident; men were
lost, a cannibalistic tribe tracked the group, and at one point
Roosevelt contracted flesh-eating bacteria. In the end though, the
Roosevelt-Rondon expedition was a success, and the River of Doubt
was renamed the Rio Roosevelt in his honor. Written by a city-born
boy who grew up to be a true explorer and leader, Roosevelt's
Through the Brazilian Wilderness is a unique and important part of
history, and it is indicative of the ex-president's true wanderlust
and bravery. Candid black-and-white photos from the expedition fill
the pages, adding further dimensions to this remarkable journey.
Through the Brazilian Wilderness is an engaging must-read for
historians, Roosevelt fans, and modern-day explorers alike.
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