Riesemann, Oskar von 1880-1934 creator text utu 2017 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Rund um Süd-Amerika: Reisebriefe" by Oskar von Riesemann is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author's journey through South America, detailing his observations and experiences as he explores various regions, cultures, and landscapes. It offers a personal glimpse into the countries he visits, highlighting the geography, customs, and people he encounters along the way. The opening of the travelogue sets the stage for Oskar von Riesemann's expedition as he departs Europe for South America aboard the steamer "Arlanza." He describes the luxurious amenities of the ship and expresses both anxiety and excitement for the journey ahead, anticipating challenges like crossing the notoriously turbulent Bay of Biscay. Upon reaching the Spanish port of Vigo, he makes keen observations about the local culture and interactions with the Russian emigrants aboard. The beginning effectively establishes the author's candid, reflective style and penchant for detail, promising a rich collection of travel letters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-08-23 E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) Original publication data not identified South America -- Description and travel F2201 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55419 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55419 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134257.0 55419