02432cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500010001051000034001152450094001492640051002433000047002943360026003413370026003673380036003935000031004295080076004605201374005365340045019106530044019556530060019998560042020599990017021017499UtSlPG20260610133208.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF22011 aRay, George Whitfield,d1868-10aThrough Five Republics on Horseback, Being an Account of Many Wanderings in South America 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-01  aProduced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Through Five Republics on Horseback" by G. Whitfield Ray is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author's extensive travels throughout South America, focusing on regions that were largely unexplored and communities that had been largely untouched by Western influence. The narrative aims to shed light on the cultural, social, and religious circumstances of South America, with a strong emphasis on the author's missionary perspective.  The opening of the book introduces the author as a passionate missionary and explorer who has ventured deep into the heart of South America. Ray expresses his gratitude to God for guiding him through numerous hardships during his travels, including illness and perilous conditions. He sets the stage for a vivid recounting of his observations regarding the indigenous tribes, the influence of Roman Catholicism, and the social dynamics of the regions he visited, notably highlighting the stark contrasts between the local customs and the Christian faith he seeks to promote. Ray's vivid descriptions outline not only the geographical characteristics of the Argentine Republic but also indicate a growing interest in the potential for missionary work within the continent, hinting at the complex interplay of faith, culture, and colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSouth America -- Description and travel  aRay, George Whitfield, 1868- -- Travel -- South America40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7499  c49490d49490