Antonio’s Rainforest

Lewington, Anna

Parker, Edward

Series: Threatened Cultures
Notes
Written as an autobiography by Antonio, this beautifully produced book gives a comprehensive look at the rubber tapper’s life in Brazil. It examines closely the Alto Jurua extractive reserve, where rubber is harvested.
Contents
This series introduces the reader to peoples from different parts of the world. Many of them are struggling to survive in the face of pressure on their traditional way of life. Each book con-centrates on the contem-porary situation of the people under discussion, details their history and culture, and tries to assess their chances of survival.
Additional Info
Funded by the World Wide Fund for Nature, the author’s accurate research is interestingly presented. Readable text is well supported by Edward Barker’s effective coloured photographs. A historical perspective is given on single page coverage of such topics as the discovery of rubber and the trails. The book contains clear maps, contents table, index, glossary and addresses for those needing further information.
Location edition Bar Code due date
Non-fiction 51671
Dewey:577.34
ISBN:0750203099
pub:1992