Up The Amazon and Over The Andes by Violet O Cressy Marcks, F.R.A.S., F.R.G.S.,F.Z.S. Introduction by Admiral Sir William E Goodenough, G.C.B.

This is the story of a British Woman's solo expedition in 1930 up the Amazon River and then a trek over the Andes Mountains that takes almost one year to complete. This remarkably adventurous woman describes in detail her strange, exciting and dangerous experiences. Along the way she meets and stays with the natives and other colourful characters. The book has numerous photographic illustration of her journey

First edition published in 1932 by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd, London. Beige cloth hard cover cover with no dust jacket. 230x145mm. 336 pages plus 36 photographic illustrations. Also has statistics, 4 appendices and 3 small in-bound maps.

This book is complete and in very good condition throughout with no marks, tears or any other damage. The cover is also in very good condition for age with some light wear.

.....A very readable, interesting and collectable book on a an adventurous woman's solo expedition exploring the Amazon and the Andes.....

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