First published: 19951 languageISBN: 9780881923261
Description
"Much broader than title suggests, volume is comprised of authoritative and superbly illustrated chapters on geographical and physical features, history of botanical exploration, vegetation, phytogeography, and conservation. Otto Huber is the author of 90 percent of this volume which covers this region covering three states: Amazonas, Bolívar, and Delta Amacuro"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.