This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 01021678
Title:
Equatorial America
Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Carol Ann Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Equatorial America" by Maturin M. Ballou is a descriptive travel account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Ballou's journey through the Caribbean islands and South America, offering vivid observations of various locations, including St. Thomas, Martinique, and Barbados, along with insights on their cultures and landscapes. This travelogue is likely to appeal to readers interested in exploration, geography, and the historical context of these regions during a time when global travel was becoming more accessible. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for a long voyage to the Caribbean aboard the ship Vigilancia. Ballou shares his reflections on the routines of maritime travel, the excitement at the sight of land after days at sea, and his awe of the Gulf Stream's mysterious currents. Upon approaching St. Thomas, he vividly describes the island's lush scenery, the lively atmosphere among the local population, and the curious experiences with old slaving vessels and the antics of local divers. Ballou’s prose captures the beauty and complexity of the environment while foreshadowing the encounters and explorations that lie ahead in his journey through equatorial America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895
EBook No.: 36963
Published: Aug 3, 2011
Downloads: 235
Language: English
Subject: South America -- Description and travel
Subject: West Indies -- Description and travel
Subject: Antilles, Lesser -- Description and travel
LoCC: Latin America local history: South America. General
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01021678
Title:
Equatorial America
Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, Carol Ann Brown, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Equatorial America" by Maturin M. Ballou is a descriptive travel account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Ballou's journey through the Caribbean islands and South America, offering vivid observations of various locations, including St. Thomas, Martinique, and Barbados, along with insights on their cultures and landscapes. This travelogue is likely to appeal to readers interested in exploration, geography, and the historical context of these regions during a time when global travel was becoming more accessible. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for a long voyage to the Caribbean aboard the ship Vigilancia. Ballou shares his reflections on the routines of maritime travel, the excitement at the sight of land after days at sea, and his awe of the Gulf Stream's mysterious currents. Upon approaching St. Thomas, he vividly describes the island's lush scenery, the lively atmosphere among the local population, and the curious experiences with old slaving vessels and the antics of local divers. Ballou’s prose captures the beauty and complexity of the environment while foreshadowing the encounters and explorations that lie ahead in his journey through equatorial America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895
EBook No.: 36963
Published: Aug 3, 2011
Downloads: 235
Language: English
Subject: South America -- Description and travel
Subject: West Indies -- Description and travel
Subject: Antilles, Lesser -- Description and travel
LoCC: Latin America local history: South America. General
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.