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The Sea and the Jungle

by H. M. Tomlinson
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025371238
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 336
  • Original Price: GBP 26.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 645 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): South America / Brazil

"The Sea and the Jungle" is a masterpiece of travel literature that chronicles H. M. Tomlinson's remarkable journey from the industrial docks of Swansea to the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Embarking on a tramp steamer, the narrator transitions from the grey, churning waters of the Atlantic to the vibrant, overwhelming greenery of the Brazilian jungle. Tomlinson captures the dual nature of his voyage with poetic precision, contrasting the monotonous yet dangerous life at sea with the claustrophobic, teeming wilderness of the inland rivers.


This narrative is more than a simple travelogue; it is a profound meditation on the human spirit and the natural world. As the crew navigates the Madeira and Purus rivers, Tomlinson reflects on the impact of industrial expansion into untouched territories and the sheer scale of the landscape. His evocative prose brings to life the sights, sounds, and rhythms of a world that remains both alien and captivating. "The Sea and the Jungle" stands as a foundational work in the genre, celebrated for its literary merit and its vivid portrayal of an era when the corners of the globe still held profound mysteries for the intrepid traveler.

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