02334cam a22003373u 4500 64461 UtSlPG 20260610134503.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05010119 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F2351 Boddam-Whetham, J. W. (John Whetham), 1843-1918 Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies, and the Spanish Main Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-02-04 MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Roraima and British Guiana" by J. W. Boddam-Whetham is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author's adventurous journey through Roraima, British Guiana, and surrounding regions like Bermuda and the West Indies, reflecting on the mysteries and marvels of these lands. It delves into various landscapes, cultures, and observations, showcasing a personal quest for discovery in an often-overlooked part of the world. At the start of the narrative, the author expresses a deep longing to explore Roraima after being inspired by a magazine article about its wonders. He recounts his preparations for the journey and the serendipity of joining a government expedition to Roraima, positioning himself amidst a backdrop of adventure and botanical curiosity. As he begins his travels aboard the steamer ‘Canima’ to Bermuda, he vividly captures the challenges of the voyage, the weather changes, and the initial impressions of Bermuda’s landscape and colonial life, suggesting themes of exploration and appreciation for the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Guyana -- Description and travel Antilles, Lesser -- Description and travel Roraima, Mount https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64461 105284 105284