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Marcoy, Paul
1815
1888
Saint-Cricq, Laurent
Tocht naar de dalen van den kinaboom (Peru)
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1873
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"Tocht naar de dalen van den kinaboom (Peru)" by Paul Marcoy is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the adventures of Marcoy as he journeys through the dense forests and valleys of Peru, with a particular focus on encounters with local indigenous populations and the exploration of their environment and culture. The tale promises an exploration of the Amazonian landscape and the intriguing dynamics between the traveler and the indigenous tribes he meets along the way. The opening of the narrative picks up where Marcoy previously left his journey, as he and his companions await the return of the cascarilleros in the midst of the dense Amazon rainforest. He describes their gradual progression along the riverbanks, their unexpected discoveries of Indian huts, and their cautious decision to camp nearby. The narrative introduces the Siriniris tribe and vividly describes their initial, somewhat intrusive, interactions with Marcoy and his group, showcasing both cultural misunderstandings and exchanges involving barter. Through these early interactions, readers are given a glimpse into the complexities of cross-cultural encounters as well as insights into the landscapes and lifestyles of the peoples Marcoy encounters, setting the stage for the adventures to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Peru -- Description and travel
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De Aarde en haar Volken
Category: Travel Writing
Category: Archaeology & Anthropology
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