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Description: Masters of the Lost Land by Heriberto Araujo Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "In the tradition of Killers of the Flower Moon, a haunting murder-mystery revealing the human story behind one of the most devastating crimes of our time: the ruthless destruction of the Amazon rainforest-and anyone who stands in the way"-- Publisher Description "Gripping. ... Araujos accretion of detail has a powerful effect, demonstrating how deeply the culture of violence has seeped into the social fabric of Amazonia -- and how hard it will be to eradicate." -- New York Times Book Review"A raw account of the critical struggle between law and lawlessness on the worlds last great frontier." -- Christian Science MonitorIn the tradition of Killers of the Flower Moon, a haunting murder mystery revealing the human story behind one of the most devastating crimes of our time: the ruthless destruction of the Amazon rain forest--and anyone who stands in the wayDeep in the heart of the Amazon, the city of Rondon do Pará, Brazil, lived for decades in the shadow of land barons, or fazendeiros, who maintained control of the region through unscrupulous land grabs and egregious human rights violations. They razed and burned the jungle, expelled small-scale farmers and Indigenous tribes from their lands, and treated their farmhands as slaves--all with impunity. The only true opposition came from Rondons small but robust farmworkers union, led by the charismatic Dezinho, who fought to put power back into the hands of the people who called the Amazon home. But when Dezinho was assassinated in cold blood, it seemed the farmworkers struggle had come to a violent and fruitless end.What no one anticipated was that this event would bring forth an unlikely hero: Dezinhos widow. Against great odds, and at extreme personal risk, Maria Joel, now a single mother of four young children, used her ingenuity and unwavering support from union members to bring her husbands killer to account in court. Her campaign gained unexpected momentum, helping to bring international attention to the dire situation in Rondon, from Brazils president Lula to international celebrities and civil rights groups.Maria Joels fight for justice had far-reaching implications: it unearthed a chilling world of corruption and lawlessness rooted in Brazils quest to turn the largest rain forest on earth into an economic frontier. As more details came out, it began to look increasingly likely that Dezinhos killer, a reluctant and inexperienced gunman, was just one piece of a larger criminal consortium, with ties leading all the way up to one of the regions most powerful and notorious fazendeiros of all.Featuring groundbreaking revelations and exclusive interviews, this gripping work of narrative nonfiction is the culmination of journalist Heriberto Araujos years-long investigation in the heart of the Amazon. Set against the backdrop of appalling deforestation rates and resultant superfires, Masters of the Lost Land vividly reveals the human story behind the loss of--and fierce crusade to protect--one of our greatest resources in the fight against climate change and one of the last wild places on earth. Author Biography Heriberto AraÚjo is an investigative journalist, author, and speaker. He has reported from Paris, Beijing, and most recently Rio de Janeiro, covering international politics and the environment. His work on the Amazon rain forest has been published by The New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, and The South China Morning Post and has earned a Pulitzer Center grant. His two previous books, on Chinas global rise, have been translated into twelve languages. Details ISBN 0063024276 ISBN-13 9780063024274 Title Masters of the Lost Land Author Heriberto Araujo Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 432 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc GE_Item_ID:159043677; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. 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Book Title: Masters of the Lost Land : The Untold Story of the Amazon and the Violent Fight for the World's Last Frontier

Number of Pages: 432 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Year: 2024

Topic: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental Conservation & Protection, Murder / General, Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Natural History, World / Caribbean & Latin American, Latin America / South America

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Genre: Nature, Political Science, True Crime, Science, History

Item Weight: 16.4 Oz

Author: Heriberto Araujo

Item Length: 8 in

Item Width: 5.3 in

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