Buddy Levy's River of Darkness: The Adventure of Francisco Orellana

Buddy Levy's River of Darkness: The Adventure of Francisco Orellana
- Explore the captivating journey of Francisco Orellana in Buddy's
book "River of Darkness," a remarkable tale that reads like fantasy
fiction but is undeniably true. Join us as we delve into the
odyssey of Orellana, which traces the monumental first European
voyage across the vast Amazon basin. With limited provisions,
Orellana and his men courageously ventured over 1500 miles into
uncharted territory, chronicled by Gaspar de Carvajal. Discover the
legacy Orellana left in the Amazon basin, including naming the Rio
Negra, and his interactions, often tumultuous, with numerous native
tribes, including Amazonian women. The richness of details is
astounding, too extensive to cover here—so we urge you to get your
hands on "River of Darkness." Don't miss Buddy Levy's engaging
conversation with Pete A Turner on the Break It Down Show,
available now on your favorite podcast platform. And for an
in-depth exploration, grab your copy of "River of Darkness" on
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