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100 1 _aBoddam-Whetham, J. W.
_q(John Whetham),
_d1843-1918
245 1 0 _aRoraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies, and the Spanish Main
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-02-04
508 _aMFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Roraima and British Guiana" by J. W. Boddam-Whetham is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author's adventurous journey through Roraima, British Guiana, and surrounding regions like Bermuda and the West Indies, reflecting on the mysteries and marvels of these lands. It delves into various landscapes, cultures, and observations, showcasing a personal quest for discovery in an often-overlooked part of the world. At the start of the narrative, the author expresses a deep longing to explore Roraima after being inspired by a magazine article about its wonders. He recounts his preparations for the journey and the serendipity of joining a government expedition to Roraima, positioning himself amidst a backdrop of adventure and botanical curiosity. As he begins his travels aboard the steamer ‘Canima’ to Bermuda, he vividly captures the challenges of the voyage, the weather changes, and the initial impressions of Bermuda’s landscape and colonial life, suggesting themes of exploration and appreciation for the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGuyana -- Description and travel
653 _aAntilles, Lesser -- Description and travel
653 _aRoraima, Mount
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64461
999 _c105284
_d105284