Byford, Henry T. (Henry Turman) 1853-1938 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "To Panama and Back: The Record of an Experience" by Henry T. Byford is a travel memoir written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's personal journey to Panama, particularly focusing on his experiences as a physician attending the Pan-American Medical Congress. It provides insight into the challenges and curiosities of traveling in that era, especially when exploring foreign cultures and climates. The opening of the narrative introduces Byford's motivations and expectations for the trip, highlighting his reliance on limited resources for guidance regarding Panama, as there were no proper guidebooks available. He transitions from Chicago to New Orleans before boarding a ship bound for Panama, detailing various humorous and culturally rich encounters along the way. Byford reflects on the contrasts between Northern and Southern customs, particularly in regards to food and hospitality, while also indulging in witty observations about the colorful characters he meets during his travels. This beginning sets a tone of adventure combined with a critical eye toward societal norms and provides a glimpse into the vivid life of early 1900s travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-02-24 Alan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United States: W. B. Conkey Company, 1908 Panama -- Description and travel Pan-American Medical Congress (4th : 1905 : Panama, Panama) F1561 United States: W. B. Conkey Company, 1908 08010853 https://archive.org/details/topanamabackreco00byfo/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70130 https://archive.org/details/topanamabackreco00byfo/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70130 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134624.0 70130