| Author |
Boddam-Whetham, J. W. (John Whetham), 1843-1918 |
| LoC No. |
05010119
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| Title |
Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies, and the Spanish Main
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Roraima and British Guiana" by J. W. Boddam-Whetham is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author's adventurous journey through Roraima, British Guiana, and surrounding regions like Bermuda and the West Indies, reflecting on the mysteries and marvels of these lands. It delves into various landscapes, cultures, and observations, showcasing a personal quest for discovery in an often-overlooked part of the world. At the start of the narrative, the author expresses a deep longing to explore Roraima after being inspired by a magazine article about its wonders. He recounts his preparations for the journey and the serendipity of joining a government expedition to Roraima, positioning himself amidst a backdrop of adventure and botanical curiosity. As he begins his travels aboard the steamer ‘Canima’ to Bermuda, he vividly captures the challenges of the voyage, the weather changes, and the initial impressions of Bermuda’s landscape and colonial life, suggesting themes of exploration and appreciation for the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F2351: Latin America local history: Guiana
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| Subject |
Guyana -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Antilles, Lesser -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Roraima, Mount
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64461 |
| Release Date |
Feb 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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