Project Gutenberg 2015-07-30 Public domain in the USA. 142 Marcoy, Paul 1815 1888 Saint-Cricq, Laurent Schetsen uit Peru De Aarde en haar volken, Jaargang 1875 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Schetsen uit Peru" by Paul Marcoy is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. The narrative describes the author's experiences and observations as he journeys through South America, particularly Peru, and delves into its landscapes, cultures, and people. The book likely captures both the natural beauty and the socio-cultural aspects of the region, offering readers a glimpse into a time when much of Peru was still relatively unexplored by outsiders. The opening of the book introduces the coastal town of Islay, setting the stage for Marcoy's adventure and detailing the natural landscape and atmosphere of the area. The author paints a vivid picture of the bay, its surrounding hills, and the stark beauty of the Peruvian coast. He describes the local people, the harbor, and their interactions as he embarks on a journey, including a significant meal shared aboard a ship with notable characters. This portion establishes the blend of excitement and trepidation that travelers often feel before embarking on an exploration of vast and unknown territories. Marcoy's narrative style is engaging, combining detailed description with personal anecdote, setting the tone for an immersive journey through Peru. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. nl Peru -- Description and travel F3401 Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing 230025 2025-06-20T04:13:24.389352 text/html 204247 2024-10-24T17:47:40 text/html 2935250 2025-06-20T04:13:31.300892 application/epub+zip 2948833 2025-06-20T04:13:26.882376 application/epub+zip 165467 2025-06-20T04:13:25.398358 application/epub+zip 3006358 2025-06-20T04:13:34.100818 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2987286 2025-06-20T04:13:30.055855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 207585 2022-09-22T12:34:57.120139 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190071 2023-09-21T11:18:31.451430 text/plain 170353 2024-10-24T17:47:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15415 2025-06-20T04:13:34.248852 application/rdf+xml 23722 2025-06-20T04:13:25.810377 image/jpeg 3688 2025-06-20T04:13:25.564344 image/jpeg 2794127 2025-06-20T04:13:24.494411 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia