River Amazon Collection

The rain forest in the Jari area of the Amazon, Brazil, South America

Peru and South America
3478880 Peru and South America; (add.info.: Peru and South America. Woodcut based on a world map of 1554 attributed to Sebastian Cabot. At the top the map is the River Amazon)

The Bouto, or Fresh-water Dolphin, of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Bouto, or Fresh-water Dolphin, of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Indians mashing Turtle Eggs; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indians mashing Turtle Eggs; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Costumes de Différents Pays, Guerierre de la Riviere de Amazones, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Guerierre de la Riviere de Amazones, c1797

Indians Shooting Fish; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Indians Shooting Fish; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Turtle Shooting; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Turtle Shooting; The Fresh-water Turtle of the Amazons, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

An aerial view of the Amazon river, before the signing of a document by Colombia s
An aerial view of the Amazon river, before the signing of a document by Colombias President Juan Manuel Santos that will allow for the conservation of the Tarapoto wetland complex in Amazonas

An aerial view of the Bom Futuro National Forest near Rio Pardo in Porto Velho, Rondonia State, Brazil, September 3, 2015. Picture taken September 3, 2015. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

Travellers to the Amazon are attacked by a crocodile
7278795 Travellers to the Amazon are attacked by a crocodile by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travellers to the Amazon are attacked by a crocodile, Historic)

A Storm on the Amazon; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Storm on the Amazon; A Trip up the Trombetas, 1875. [Bad weather in the Trombetas River region of the Amazon in South America]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Beach in the Amazon. Creator: Dorte Verner
Beach in the Amazon

South America: Down the Lower Amazon (engraving)
7186658 South America: Down the Lower Amazon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down the Lower Amazon)

South America: Raft on the Lower Amazon (engraving)
7186656 South America: Raft on the Lower Amazon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raft on the Lower Amazon)

Passage of the River Amazon (engraving)
3655755 Passage of the River Amazon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passage of the River Amazon)

Illustration for Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon (colour litho)
3621553 Illustration for Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Giant Raft)

Sketches on the River Amazon in 1872, Part I (engraving)
1052744 Sketches on the River Amazon in 1872, Part I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the River Amazon in 1872, Part I)

Battle between l Orebana and a tribe of women near the river Amazon
LLM456905 Battle between l Orebana and a tribe of women near the river Amazon by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon (litho)
3621560 Illustration for Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Giant Raft)

Sketches on the River Amazon in 1872, Part II, a Halt by the River Side, the Spoils of the Chase (engraving)
1052809 Sketches on the River Amazon in 1872, Part II, a Halt by the River Side, the Spoils of the Chase (engraving) by English School

The Navigation of the River Amazon (engraving)
1053820 The Navigation of the River Amazon (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Navigation of the River Amazon)

Illustration for Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon (litho)
3621557 Illustration for Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Giant Raft)

European bartering at the river port of the Miranhas Tribe, Amiro Japara
STC450363 European bartering at the river port of the Miranhas Tribe, Amiro Japara, illustration from the Atlas of a Journey in Brasil (litho) by German School

Merchant Ship Types. No. 19 - A River Amazon Trade Cargo-Passenger Ship, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Fleetway House, London]

Family on tributary of River Amazon Nr Iquitos Peru

Brazil, Amazon, Rio Tapajos. A tributary of the Rio Tapajos which is itself a tributary of the Amazon. On its bank a small house of a plantation farmer is crowned with a rainbow

Dug out canoe used by local fishermen pulled up on the banks of the Rio Tarajos, a tributary of the Amazon River, at sunset in the Amazonas Region of Brazil Dug out canoe used by local fishermen

A Military Encampment on a reach of the Upper Amazon, three thousand miles from the Sea, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Map of South America. Hand-coloured later

Part of South America, 1582. A Spanish map, showing the Amazon and the River Plate

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) English traveller and naturalist. Together with Alfred Russell Wallace, Bates set out to explore the Amazon in 1848

Amazon delta, Brazil
Amazon River delta, Brazil, satellite image. The Amazon River drains much of northern South America, meeting the Atlantic Ocean towards the north of Brazil

Amazon village, Brazil, South America

Waterfront and River Amazon, Belem, Para, Brazil, South America

Small fishing boat moving down giant river, Amazon River, Peru, South America

Building on stilts reflected in the River Amazon, Peru, South America

River Amazon, Manaus, Brazil, South America

River Amazon near Santarem, Brazil, South America

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"The Mighty River Amazon: A Journey through the Heart of South America" Embarking on an adventure deep into the heart of Brazil, one cannot help but be captivated by the awe-inspiring beauty and sheer magnitude of the Amazon. Nestled within the rainforest in the Jari area, this natural wonder is a testament to Mother Nature's unparalleled artistry. As we navigate through its labyrinthine waterways, we find ourselves immersed in a world unlike any other. The Rio Tapajos beckons us with its crystal-clear waters, inviting us to explore its hidden treasures and witness firsthand the incredible biodiversity that thrives here. From high above, an aerial view reveals a breathtaking sight – before our very eyes lies the mighty Amazon river itself. Its vastness stretches as far as the eye can see, reminding us of both its power and significance in shaping not only Brazil but also Colombia's history. Venturing further into Porto Velho, we stumble upon Bom Futuro National Forest near Rio Pardo. Here, amidst lush greenery and towering trees, we are reminded of our responsibility to protect these precious ecosystems for future generations. However, danger lurks even in paradise. Travellers venturing into this untamed wilderness must remain vigilant against lurking predators such as crocodiles who may attack unexpectedly. It serves as a reminder that nature demands respect and caution at all times. Looking back into history brings forth tales from 1875 when explorers braved treacherous storms while journeying up Trombetas river – their resilience echoing throughout time. Meanwhile, Dorte Verner's photograph captures a serene moment on an Amazonian beach where tranquility meets raw natural beauty. Engravings from yesteryears depict scenes like rafts gracefully gliding along Lower Amazon or intrepid adventurers navigating treacherous passages - showcasing humanity's enduring fascination with this majestic river system.