Book Description

The rain forests of Central and South America have long captured the attention and imagination of writers. From nineteenth century explorers to modern-day conservationists, a host of writers have put the rain forests into print. This is an annotated guide to over 1,600 works about the Central and South American jungles. Entries are arranged by category: Ecology and Conservation; Flora and Fauna; People of the Forest; Travel and Exploration; and Young Adult and Children's Reading. Each category begins with a brief description of what is to be found, followed by alphabetically arranged entries. Each bibliographic entry contains notes on the book's subject, focus, and scope. The book's introduction gives insight into its usage, and the index allows for easy reference. This annotated bibliography, covering topics from the Achuar Indians to zoologists, will lead the reader to resources as diverse and fascinating as the rain forests themselves.