Orton's Andes and the AmazonThe Andes and the Amazon; or, Across the Continent of South America.James Orton

ORTON'S ANDES AND THE AMAZON.1This is the work of a naturalist as well as a traveler, and presents a lively and, so far as we are aware, an entirely truthful account of the wonderful regions on each side of the Andes of Peru. Though the scientific results of the two expeditions across the Andes and down the Amazons have been published elsewhere, those of more popular interest are introduced into the narrative* The third edition contains much new matter, with a new map of the Marai'on region, " a vast and interesting country, most rudely laid down on existing maps." The author also presents "facts illustrating the commercial resources and possibilities of the Valley of the Amazons, a subject which is destined to arrest he attention of enterprising men and nations." The present edition has been prepared by adding to the narrative of the expedition of 1867 a description of a more southerly route. The book is copiously and well illustrated, and describes a course of travel which will prove very attractive to tourists.