02431cam a22003253u 4500 27874 UtSlPG 20260610133633.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05027626 UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895 Foot-prints of Travel; Or, Journeyings in Many Lands Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-01-23 Produced by Julia Miller, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Foot-prints of Travel; Or, Journeyings in Many Lands" by Maturin M. Ballou is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author’s observations and experiences while traversing through various countries and cultures across the globe. The narrative aims not only to entertain readers with engaging accounts of Ballou’s voyages but also to provide informative insights about the diverse lands and peoples he encounters. The opening of the book sets the stage for an expansive exploration, initiating the journey from Boston and quickly moving through iconic locations such as Niagara Falls and Salt Lake City, before reaching the vibrant city of San Francisco. Ballou vividly describes the natural splendor and unique cultural elements of each location, highlighting landmarks, the evolution of cities, and the lifestyle of the indigenous populations, such as Native Americans and Mormons. He captures the essence of the American landscape and contrasts it with scenes from his upcoming international travels, indicating a rich tapestry of experiences to follow as he embarks on his quest to share the knowledge and enjoyment gained from witnessing the world firsthand. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Voyages around the world Ballou, Maturin Murray, 1820-1895 -- Travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27874 68783 68783