Puig y Valls, Rafael

Viaje a America, Tomo 2 de 2 : Estados Unidos, Exposición Universal de Chicago, México, Cuba y Puerto Rico - 1 online resource : multiple file formats

Release date is 2015-04-06

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Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

"Viaje a América, Tomo 2 de 2" by Rafael Puig y Valls is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author's observations and experiences as he travels through the United States during a time of great transformation and complexity. Topics discussed include the culture, politics, and infrastructure of various American cities, alongside reflections on democracy and personal freedom. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a narrative tinged with nostalgia and critical reflection as the author prepares to explore Washington, D.C., and other significant American locales following the Chicago World's Fair. He invites readers to join him in contrasting the bustling yet chaotic atmosphere of American urban life with the tranquility he seeks in historical sites like Mount Vernon. Interspersed with personal meditations, the text begins to outline a journey that will delve into the spirit and challenges of American society, while also touching upon the difference in cultural values observed in various regions, notably as he prepares to travel to Salt Lake City and San Francisco. (This is an automatically generated summary.)



Mexico -- Description and travel United States -- Description and travel Cuba -- Description and travel World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)

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