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100 1 _aKnox, Thomas Wallace,
_d1835-1896
245 1 4 _aThe Boy Travellers in South America :
_bAdventures of Two Youths in a Journey through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentine Republic, and Chili
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-04-30
508 _aProduced by Annie R. McGuire
520 _a"The Boy Travellers in South America" by Thomas Wallace Knox is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book describes the adventures of two youths, Frank Bassett and Fred Bronson, as they journey through various countries in South America, including Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina, while exploring the rich landscapes and cultures of the continent. The narratives blend fiction with factual descriptions, allowing readers to experience an educational yet entertaining perspective of the region. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the characters as they prepare for their voyage from New York to the Isthmus of Panama. Accompanied by their mentor, Dr. Bronson, the boys are enthusiastic about their new adventure and the learning experiences it promises. They board a steamer to Panama, where they encounter various incidents and observations during the trip, including a lecture on the destructive ship-worm, known as teredo, and reflections on the evolving importance of travel routes. The opening chapters hint at an engaging exploration of both the physical journey across South America and the cultural richness they will encounter in the diverse locales they plan to visit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth America -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59396
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