Parque Nacional Jau, Amazonas / Jau National Park : O Medio Rio Negro / The Middle of the Rio Negro (English and Portuguese Edition)

Agir, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Fine Condition/Fine. Illustrator: photo's by José de Paula Machado. black end-papers; The choice of this particular spot to become the largest national park in Brazil, was based on the fact that the land sheltered an uninterrupted tropical rainforest and a watershed of dark-coloured rivers, of which Jau was the most important, winding its way across 400 km from the source. It also had the distinct advantage of being flanked by a series of rivers and creeks, which gave it natural protection from human interference and any natural disasters, which could alter its physical and ecological characteristics. Its administrative directives, which were drawn up jointly with the Vitoria Amazonica Foundation, emphasize the park's objectives and activities such as scientific research and ecotourism. The superb colour photography by Jose de Paula Machado gives the reader a resume of this hinterland & the secrets which still abound in its almost virgin territory. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 160 pages. Text is in English & Portuguese. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket is in as new condition - contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket un-clipped. coloured titles spine. illustrated by colour photo's.. Illustrator: photo's by José de Paula Machado. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Travel & Places; Indigenous Cultures; Natural History & Resources; Myths, Legends & Folklore; Brazil; English & Portuguese Language; Animals & Birds. ISBN: 8522005095. ISBN/EAN: 9788522005093. Inventory No: 3198. . 9788522005093 This book is fairly heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.