Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile by Henry Stephens
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| Author | Stephens, Henry, 1883- |
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| Title |
Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile Including a Side Trip to the Source of the Paraguay River in the State of Matto Grosso, Brazil, and a Journey Across the Andes to the Rio Tambo in Peru |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Summary | "Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile" by Henry Stephens is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's explorations and encounters in South America, specifically focusing on the cultures, landscapes, and social dynamics of Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile, as well as a side trip to Brazil. Readers can expect an intimate and detailed narrative filled with observations and reflections on the places visited and the people met along the way. At the start of this travelogue, Stephens shares his initial experiences in Montevideo, Uruguay, including an anecdote about mistakenly boarding a rowboat after missing the boat's departure. His narrative is vivid, describing the city's atmosphere, the landscape of the harbor, and a humorous, tension-filled encounter with dubious boatmen. The tone is conversational and filled with personal reflections, painting a lively picture of Montevideo's culture, its port activity, and the peculiar characters encountered. This opening lays the groundwork for a journey filled with the exploration of South American cities and their unique intricacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2201: Latin America local history: South America. General |
| Subject | South America -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44692 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 276 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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