Through the Brazilian Wilderness · Chapters

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Chapter 1
Frontispiece 1
A photograph shows Colonel Roosevelt and Colonel Rondon at Navaïté on the River of Doubt, taken by George Cherrie.
Chapter 2
Dedication
Theodore Roosevelt dedicates his book to Lauro Müller, the Brazilian Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and to Colonel Rondon and his assistants, acknowledging their companionship in scientific work and wilderness exploration.
Chapter 3
Frontispiece 2
A map illustrates the full South American journey of Colonel Roosevelt and his expedition members.
Chapter 4
Through the Brazilian Wilderness
The chapter recounts the early stages of the Roosevelt-Rondon expedition through the Brazilian wilderness, detailing the journey up the Paraguay River, encounters with wildlife, and the challenges of navigating uncharted territory.
Chapter 5
The Start
The chapter details the initial planning and organization of the expedition, including Theodore Roosevelt's meeting with Lauro Müller, the decision to explore the River of Doubt, and the assembly of the team. It also provides background on South American geography, the dangers of poisonous snakes, and an anecdote about puma attacks in Patagonia.

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