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All is different in South America, although it possesses a white civilization more than a century older than that of New England or Virginia, and the distance across at the point where the first transcontinental road is being built, from Val paraiso to Buenos Ayres, is only a quarter of that between New York and San Francisco, or, in exact figures, eight hundred and eighty-eight miles. This Transandine Railroad will not be completed for five years, and perhaps longer. One tunnel, forty-five kilometres long, or ten miles longer than the great Simplon Tunnel in the Alps, remains yet to be built, with nine ventilat ing shafts, and only five kilometres of the work is finished. But it will be completed some day, and the optimistic management declares its hope to be that it will be finished in three years.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0282673024
- ISBN 13 9780282673024
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages400
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book describes the Andean mountain range, with a focus on the Andes' peak Aconcagua. The author, a respected traveler of the early 1900's, ventured across the Andes, recording his adventures and observations along the way. Beginning with a visit to the Argentinian city of Mendoza, the author chronicles his journey through the mountains to Chile, including horse-drawn carriage rides and train travel. The author highlights the rich geography of the Andes, from its deserts to its peaks, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of traversing this majestic mountain range. This compelling account of Andean adventure also provides insightful comparisons to the Himalayas and other great mountain ranges, along with details of the landscape, indigenous animals, and the author's personal reflections. The book concludes with the author's assertion that the Andes remain an under-appreciated natural wonder of the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282673024_0
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