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Across Unknown South America

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Across Unknown South America is a 1913 travelogue by the British explorer and artist Arnold Henry Savage Landor, recounting his expedition through Brazil and neighboring regions of the South American interior. Landor traveled by river and overland through remote territories, documenting geography, indigenous peoples, and the considerable hardships he faced including illness and difficult terrain. The book is characteristic of early 20th-century exploration literature in its emphasis on endurance and detailed observation of landscapes and populations.

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Who wrote Across Unknown South America?

Across Unknown South America was written by Arnold Henry Savage Landor, a British explorer and artist. The 1913 travelogue records his expedition through Brazil and neighboring parts of the South American interior.

What kind of journey does Across Unknown South America describe?

Landor describes travel by river and overland through remote territories. The book combines exploration narrative, geographic observation, and artistic impressions of places that were little known to his intended readers.

Which country is central to Across Unknown South America?

Brazil is the main setting of the expedition, although Landor also traveled through neighboring regions. The route took him into the interior rather than limiting the account to major coastal cities.

Why is Arnold Henry Savage Landor notable in this travelogue?

Landor was both an explorer and an artist, so the book reflects visual as well as geographic observation. His 1913 account presents remote South American landscapes through the eyes of a traveling recorder and illustrator.

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