02614cam a22003373u 4500 74987 UtSlPG 20260610134733.0 m cr n 260607r20241855utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03019150 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1521 Squier, E. G. (Ephraim George), 1821-1888 Waikna Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Samuel Baird is a pseudonym for Ephraim George Squier. Release date is 2024-12-29 Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Waikna: or, Adventures on the Mosquito Shore" by Samuel A. Bard is a narrative travelogue likely written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's thrilling and perilous experiences along the Mosquito Coast of Central America, involving shipwrecks, encounters with local cultures, and the struggle for survival in a lush yet perilous tropical environment. The protagonist, presumably an artist, embarks on a journey filled with diverse characters, from fearless sailors to indigenous peoples, providing a vivid illustration of the challenges and marvels of exploration in this exotic locale. The opening of the narrative sets the stage with the author's reflections on his artistic aspirations amid the cholera-infested Kingston, Jamaica, leading to a decision to travel to the Mosquito Shore. He describes his shipwreck experience, highlighting his sense of exhilaration at being shipwrecked and the dramatic transition to life as a castaway. As he acclimatizes to his surroundings, he encounters Antonio and other quirky characters that flesh out the dramatic and often humorous tone of the tale. The text hints at the adventures to come, from the treacherous waters to interactions with both the native peoples and the remnants of colonial exploits, making it an enticing read for explorers and history enthusiasts alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Harper & Brothers, 1855 Mosquitia (Nicaragua and Honduras) -- Description and travel https://archive.org/details/waiknaoradventur00squi https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74987 115712 115712