About the book: 1972 / The name of the Swedish scientist, writer and traveler Georg Dahl is known to Soviet readers from his book "In the Land of the Mangroves", published by the publishing house " Thought” in 1966. This book, like the first, is dedicated to the nature and people of little-explored areas of the globe. G. Dahl lived for thirty years in Colombia, studying the nature and population of this distant country. He spent many years among the Engwera Indians. The book “The Last River” is the result of the author’s many years of observations of the unique nature of Colombia, the life and way of life of the Engwera Indians. G. Dahl’s book is distinguished by its amazing poetry. Each chapter is a real fiction novel. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.