Men and Birds in South America, 1492-1900

"The men who ventured into the dark and mysterious and inhospitable South America in the 18th and 19th Centuries met with fabulous and unanticipated adventures. Out of pure and nonprofessional curiosity about these pioneers, R.S. Rounds has gathered a staggering amount of facts about their exploits and how they are associated with modern ornithology. This book will tell you a lot you didn't know about men and birds, about governments and politics and society. Read it!" -Gale Monson, Co-Author Birds of America.