The Boiling River: Adventure and Discovery in the Amazon (TED Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (996 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1501119478 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
What he finds astounds him: In this long, wide, and winding river, the waters run so hot that locals brew tea in them; small animals that fall in are instantly cooked. Twelve years later, Ruzo—now a geoscientist—hears his aunt mention that she herself had visited this strange river.Determined to discover if the boiling river is real, Ruzo sets out on a journey deep into the . In this exciting adventure mixed with amazing scientific study, a young, exuberant explorer and geoscientist journeys deep into the —where rivers boil and legends come to life.When Andrés Ruzo was just a small boy in Peru, his grandfather told him the story of a mysterious legend: There is a river, deep in the , which boils as if a fire burns
A wonderful, well written and very interesting read . HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Paul C. Benoit Mesmerizing!!! A simply awesome read. Finished it in less than a day hard to stop reading.So what is it? It's science meets spirituality . I have loved Geology for many many years and learned as much as I could from reading. I had the awesome experience living in the southernmost Mojave Desert right up upon the San Bernardino Mountain's foothills Outside of Apple Valley, Ca. This was indeed a spiritual experience for me and this book resonated with me finding mystery and . James Leary said An exciting read for environmental naturalists!. Anyone who loves true adventure without reading some noted author's fictional book will enjoy the detailed mastery of this book. I am aware of TED talks and one cannot describe every situation in detail. Andres has done a masterful job of sharing his experiences and blending it with family ties as well as his true desire to devote his research and life to environmental sustainablity. Superb accomplishment Andres!. A really good read! Eileen Nephin Bish amazing book - much enjoyed by all who read it!
About the Author Andrés Ruzo is a geoscientist and a National Geographic Young Explorer. The Boiling River is his first book.
The Boiling River is his first book. . Andrés Ruzo is a geoscientist and a National Geographic Young Explorer