02185cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000170011624500770013326400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801030042752012360053053400450176665300410181185600430185219835UtSlPG20260610133448.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aF15411 aSaillard, M.14aEen Reisje door de Republiek Costa-Rica :bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1907 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2006-11-17 aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ a"Een Reisje door de Republiek Costa-Rica" by M. Saillard is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book provides an explorative account of Costa Rica, highlighting its geography, society, and culture while documenting the author's journey through the country. It serves as an insightful depiction of the landscape and the diverse population, showcasing Costa Rica's significance in Central America. In the narrative, Saillard recounts his arrival in Punta Arenas and subsequent travels towards the capital, San José. He describes the challenges of traversing the region’s difficult terrain and the unique blend of cultures he encounters, including Chinese, African, and indigenous influences. The book paints a vivid picture of San José as a modern city filled with lively streets and vibrant markets. Saillard reflects on the progress of Costa Rica, noting its emerging infrastructure, educational initiatives, and relative political stability compared to its neighbors. Throughout his journey, he expresses admiration for the country's natural beauty and the industrious spirit of its people, emphasizing Costa Rica's potential as a model state in Central America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aCosta Rica -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19835