A Amazônia de Stradelli

Abstract

The mysterious Amazon is built from travel reports and expectations of European chroniclers and naturalists since the 16th century. In the second half of the 19th century, Italian Count Ermanno Stradelli is interested in indigenous peoples and their cultures, unlike the other travelers who preceded him, whose main concern was the Amazonian flora and fauna. In the 43 years of Amazonia, Stradelli dedicated himself to the study and registration of indigenous cultures, making a great contribution to the knowledge of the region. although of his relevance, he and his work are little known. Information is scarce and is scattered. This survey brought up some of the Italian Count's travel records and, with the support of the fundamentals of the technique of understanding, he identified how his work allows to see and understand the Amazon. After all, know what the Amazon is built by Stradelli. Is attempt to discuss its trajectory and importance for science in the country.