Scenes On Pacific Shores

Scenes On Pacific Shores

Henry E. Croasdaile / Henry ECroasdaile

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9781104462352
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Scenes On Pacific Shores: With A Trip Across South America is a travelogue written by Henry E. Croasdaile and originally published in 1873. The book details the author’s journey along the Pacific coast of South America, from Panama to Peru, and his subsequent trip across the continent to Argentina.Throughout the book, Croasdaile provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters on his journey. He writes about the bustling cities of Panama City and Lima, the rugged terrain of the Andes mountains, and the lush forests and beaches of the Pacific coast.In addition to his observations of the natural and man-made wonders he encounters, Croasdaile also provides insights into the political and social conditions of the countries he visits. He discusses the impact of colonialism and the struggles for independence in the region, as well as the economic and cultural influences of Europe and the United States.Overall, Scenes On Pacific Shores: With A Trip Across South America is a fascinating account of a journey through a rapidly changing and complex region, written by a keen observer and talented writer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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