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A narrative of travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro,

by Alfred Russel Wallace

Read the complete A narrative of travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro, by Alfred Russel Wallace in 30 sections, with a B2–C1 English level estimate.

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About this book

A narrative of travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro, by Alfred Russel Wallace is available here as a complete, source-verified English public-domain edition. Its catalog subjects include Natural history -- Amazon River Valley; Amazon River Valley; Brazil -- Description and travel. Linden organizes its 30 reading sections for browser reading and estimates the language at B2–C1.

First published
Unknown year
Language
English
Copyright status
Public domain

English level

B2–C1 · Deep reading

A narrative of travels on the Amazon and Rio Negro, is calibrated from 39,621 sampled words across 30 chapters: sentences average 28.6 words, 54.7% exceed 24 words and 6.3% of words are nine letters or longer.

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Sentence rhythm

What the prose asks

Extended sentences averaging 28.6 words, with 21.2% reaching 40 words or more

Vocabulary

What may slow you down

6.3% of sampled words contain nine or more letters; names and period vocabulary still vary by chapter

Reading rhythm

Long-form project

Many short stopping points support flexible sessions. About 29 calm 30-minute sessions.

Suggested approach

Read with momentum

Read in planned sessions and keep short notes on claims, evidence and changes in voice

Best starting point

Begin with chapter one

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CEFR-aligned Linden estimate · high confidence · sampled full text · Calibrated 2026-09-08 · Provisional, not an exam certification.

Table of contents

30 chapters

  1. 01Opening material2 min
  2. 02CHAPTER I.2 min
  3. 03CHAPTER IV.2 min
  4. 04CHAPTER VII.2 min
  5. 05CHAPTER X.2 min
  6. 06CHAPTER XIII.2 min
  7. 07CHAPTER I. · Section 221 min
  8. 08CHAPTER II.41 min
  9. 09CHAPTER III.41 min
  10. 10CHAPTER IV. · Section 238 min
  11. 11CHAPTER V.29 min
  12. 12CHAPTER VI.38 min
  13. 13CHAPTER VII. · Section 241 min
  14. 14CHAPTER VIII.49 min
  15. 15CHAPTER IX.55 min
  16. 16CHAPTER X. · Section 257 min
  17. 17CHAPTER XI.33 min
  18. 18CHAPTER XII.37 min
  19. 19CHAPTER XIII46 min
  20. 20CHAPTER XIV.37 min
  21. 21CHAPTER XV.17 min
  22. 22CHAPTER XVI.36 min
  23. 23CHAPTER XVII.6 min
  24. 2418. Arapásso (Woodpeckers).28 min
  25. 254. Deeper baskets, called “Aturás.” (Plate V. _d._)2 min
  26. 2618. Wicker and wooden quivers, with poisoned arrows for them.2 min
  27. 2733. About twenty distinct articles, forming the feather head-dress.2 min
  28. 2846. Large cloths of prepared bark.2 min
  29. 2959. Paddles used with ditto.7 min
  30. 301. Múras, from the mouth to sixteen days’ voyage up.44 min
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