NY, Viking, 1961. Second printing of this chronicle of a trip through the Amazon wilderness; Matthiessen's second book of nonfiction. Signed by the author in full on the title page and on the verso of the front flyleaf, and inscribed by him on the half-title: "For Rahda & Jimmy/ with many thanks/ Affectionately/ Peter." Near fine in a very good, price-clipped dust jacket with rubbing to the folds. [#035586] $150