02592cam a22003373u 4500 36963 UtSlPG 20260610133837.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01021678 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F2201 Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895 Equatorial America : Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-03 Produced by Julia Miller, Carol Ann Brown, 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.) "Equatorial America" by Maturin M. Ballou is a descriptive travel account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Ballou's journey through the Caribbean islands and South America, offering vivid observations of various locations, including St. Thomas, Martinique, and Barbados, along with insights on their cultures and landscapes. This travelogue is likely to appeal to readers interested in exploration, geography, and the historical context of these regions during a time when global travel was becoming more accessible. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for a long voyage to the Caribbean aboard the ship Vigilancia. Ballou shares his reflections on the routines of maritime travel, the excitement at the sight of land after days at sea, and his awe of the Gulf Stream's mysterious currents. Upon approaching St. Thomas, he vividly describes the island's lush scenery, the lively atmosphere among the local population, and the curious experiences with old slaving vessels and the antics of local divers. Ballou’s prose captures the beauty and complexity of the environment while foreshadowing the encounters and explorations that lie ahead in his journey through equatorial America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified South America -- Description and travel West Indies -- Description and travel Antilles, Lesser -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36963 77803 77803