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William La Varre

American geographer, explorer and journalist (1898-1991) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 93

William J. LaVarre (1898-1991) was an American geographer, explorer, and journalist known for his books Up the Mazaruni for Diamonds (1919) and Southward ho! A Treasure Hunter in South America (1940) and for his anti-communist writings. He was the brother of actor John Merton and filmmaker André de la Varre.

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United States
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Historical Figures
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Lived 1898 to 1991 · aged 93