The enchanted Amazon rain forest
Nigel J. H. Smith
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The enchanted Amazon rain forest
Published
1996
Publisher
University Press of Florida
Pages
194
ISBN-10
0813013771
Description
Concern is mounting about the fate of fragile tropical forests and their indigenous people. This original collection of the folklore of peasants living in the Amazon basin, who regard their environment with awe and respect, focuses on the significance of myths and legends as a message of conservation. Compiled during Nigel Smith's quarter-century of fieldwork in Amazonia, the stories reflect the resilient culture of millions of small farmers, hunters, and fisherfolk along the region's waterways and pioneer roads. Their lore is an intriguing blend of indigenous, European, and African religious beliefs spanning all aspects of daily life and including a wide assortment of ghosts, monsters, and enchanted places. As a backdrop to the tales, Smith provides information on the flora and fauna of the area, on the geographical and historical setting, and in particular on the problems of rain forest conservation. All is not lost, he says. Young people in rural areas still recount tales of spirit protectors, and the region is experiencing a revival of traditional cultural practices. With its intimate photographs, also by Nigel Smith, this book will appeal to the general public as well as to ecologists, anthropologists, botanists, natural historians, and all others working in the Amazon Basin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The enchanted Amazon rain forest?
This edition of The enchanted Amazon rain forest has approximately 194 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The enchanted Amazon rain forest?
For most readers, The enchanted Amazon rain forest typically takes between 4h 3m and 2h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 48,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 48,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The enchanted Amazon rain forest?
The estimated word count for The enchanted Amazon rain forest is approximately 48,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The enchanted Amazon rain forest?
The enchanted Amazon rain forest was written by Nigel J. H. Smith.
When was The enchanted Amazon rain forest published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.