TY  - BOOK
AU  - Michel,Ernest
TI  - À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde. Tome 2: Équateur, Panama, Antilles, Mexique, Îles Sandwich, Nouvelle-Zélande, Tasmanie, Australie
AV  - G 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Voyages around the world
KW  - Voyages and travels
N1  - Release date is 2008-09-02; Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Christine P. Travers and
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N2  - "À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde. Tome 2" by Michel is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's explorations and observations as he travels through various regions of South America and the Pacific, including Ecuador, Panama, and the Antilles. The narrative captures the landscapes, cultures, and societies the author encounters, emphasizing both their challenges and potential.  At the start of this volume, the author invites the reader to embark on a journey through Ecuador, where he introduces the country's geography, history, and economy, notably its rich agriculture. He paints a vivid picture of Guayaquil and Quito, detailing local customs, resources like cacao and quinine, and the impact of civil strife on the populace. Additionally, the text reflects on broader themes of colonial ambition, societal moralities, and the responsibilities of European nations toward their colonies, setting a thoughtful tone for the rest of the journey that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26511
ER  -