Danger on the Amazon
“A Rick Spears Adventure”
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“---and packing to leave the camp, Rick weint to check the landing site. The black hulled boat was still there. When he returned to camp he asked where Joan was. Mark said, “She’s on a bathroom break.” They took the canoes to the water’s edge, but Joan had not returned. Mark took his shotgun and said, “I’m going to go find her.” Mary took her pepper spray and went with him. They returned without her. Rick said, “The black hulled boat is gone, I believe that Joan has been abducted. ---
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“DANGER ON THE AMAZON” leads Rick and his friends from Alaska to Hawaii, and then to the Amazon River in Brazil. Here the canoeing begins at a tributary running from the mountains. Swift waters with dangerous rocks and whirlpools challenge the canoers. Uncivilized natives, hostile to strangers are encountered. As they proceed they fish and hunt for their food. They make friends with some natives, but others attack them. This 30 day adventure canoeing portrays an exciting view of the life and culture of natives in the Amazon Rain Forest.
About the Author
The author, Robert Long, has paddled on many rivers and on many types of canoes. He has had experiences in rainforests. The book “Alaska,” which is referred to in the preface, was written by Robert. Rick and other primary characters from “Alaska” are again the primary characters in “Danger on the Amazon.”