south america

A biography of the Argentinian general who was instrumental in liberating South America from Spanish rule in the early nineteenth century.

A graphic retelling of the life of explorer Francisco Pizarro who conquered the Inca empire of South America in his quest for gold and riches.

An authoritative portrait of the Latin-American warrior-statesman draws on a wealth of primary documents to set his life against a backdrop of the explosive tensions of 19th-century South America, providing coverage of such topics as his role in the 1813 campaign for Colombian and Venezuelan independence, his legendary love affairs and his achievements as a strategist, abolitionist and diplomat.

Describes the conquistadores and their dangerous search for gold, jewels, and spices in the South American jungle.

Darwin's notes from his 1831 trip provide an account of the HMS "Beagle" and the first hints of his theory of evolution and natural selection.

Set in the Spanish colonial era, a doomed love affair takes place between a young girl who is thought to be possessed and the priest who is sent to oversee her exorcism.

Manolito de la Cruz, a Carpathian man close to turning into a vampire, lures MaryAnn Delaney, a counselor for battered women, to South America to seduce her, sensing that she is to be his life mate.

A multicultural group of American students, touring South America with Brazilian pilot Marcos Santos, learn about the culture, history, and geography of Brazil while visiting the city of Rio de Janeiro.

A multicultural group of American students, touring South America with Brazilian pilot Marcos Santos, learn about the culture, history, and geography of Brazil while visiting the city of Manaus and taking a river boat ride on the Amazon.