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HENRY WALTER BATES (1825-1892). At left, holding a club watching Amazonian native Indians capturing turtles and a cayman. Wood engraving from Bates The Naturalist on the River Amazons, 1863
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HENRY WALTER BATES (1825-1892). At left, holding a club watching Amazonian native Indians capturing turtles and a cayman. Wood engraving from Bates The Naturalist on the River Amazons, 1863
HENRY WALTER BATES
(1825-1892). At left, holding a club watching Amazonian native Indians capturing turtles and a cayman. Wood engraving from Bates The Naturalist on the River Amazons, 1863
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the 19th century, deep within the lush Amazon rainforest. The image features Henry Walter Bates, a renowned English naturalist and explorer, who stands at the left of the frame with a club in hand. His gaze is fixed on a group of Amazonian native Indians as they skillfully capture turtles and a cayman. The wood engraving, taken from Bates' seminal work "The Naturalist on the River Amazons" published in 1863, beautifully captures both the intensity and wonder of his expedition through South America's tropical paradise. As an intrepid scientist dedicated to studying life in its most diverse forms, Bates immersed himself in this untamed environment. This scene showcases not only Bates' admiration for these indigenous people but also their remarkable fishing techniques using traditional weapons like clubs. It highlights their harmonious relationship with nature and their ability to coexist with creatures such as turtles and alligators that inhabit these waters. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, we cannot help but be drawn into the mysterious allure of the Amazon jungle. Its dense foliage teems with life while offering endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Through this enchanting wood engraving by The Granger Collection, New York / The Granger Collection, we catch a glimpse into an era when brave adventurers like Henry Walter Bates ventured into uncharted territories to unravel nature's secrets.
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