Excerpt from The Boy Travellers in South America: Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey Through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentine Republic, and Chili With Descriptions of Patagonia and Tierra Del Fuego, and Voyages Upon the Amazon and La Plata Rivers
The plan of this volume is almost identically that Of The Boy Travel lers in the Far East. Frank Bassett and Fred Bronson, with their aecom plished mentor, Doctor Bronson, have traversed the length and breadth Of the South American Continent from the Isthmus Of Panama to the Strait of Magellan. Twice have they crossed the Andes; they have descended the Madeira and the Amazon rivers; navigated the La Plata and the Paraguay; Visited the principal cities Of the continent, and studied the manners and customs Of the many people whom they encountered on their way. For the information of their friends and schoolmates at home they recorded the results of their travels and Observations, and it is the author's pleasure to tell the story Of their journey.
The characters of the story are fictitious, but the descriptions of every thing coming under the Observation Of the Boy Travellers, or learned in their wanderings, are intended to be as nearly exact as possible. The author has not relied alone upon his personal knowledge of South America, but has drawn from the narratives of others who preceded or have followed him. It has been his earnest endeavor topresent a realistic picture Of South America; its lofty mountains, magnificent rivers, luxuriant forests, and fertile pampas, together with the many varieties Of people that form its populations; their governments as we find them today, and an epitome of their history from ancient times. He earnestly hopes for the same kindly reception by press and public that was accorded to his volumes of a similar nature concerning Asia and Africa.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the adventures of three young travelers as they embark on an exploration of South America. Their first stop is in Panama where they visit the site of the Panama Canal and marvel at the engineering feats involved in its construction. As their journey continues, they navigate the Amazon River, a challenging experience but well-rewarded with breathtaking sights of flora and fauna. Other highlights include a visit to the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, a breathtaking testament to the architectural prowess of the Inca Empire. The explorers also encounter the diverse cultures of South America, from bustling cities like Rio de Janeiro to remote indigenous communities deep in the Amazon rainforest. Through these encounters, they gain a deeper understanding of the region's history, vibrant traditions, and the challenges faced by its people. The book not only transports the reader to an exotic and fascinating continent but also unveils its multifaceted tapestry of nature, culture, and history. 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 # 9781330588376_0
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