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100 1 _aVassar, John Guy,
_d1811-1888
245 1 0 _aTwenty years around the world
246 1 _a20 years around the world
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-03-01
508 _aMFR, Karin Spence 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"Twenty Years Around the World" by John Guy Vassar is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work chronicles the author's extensive journeys across various continents, highlighting both the geographical and cultural landscapes he encounters during his travels. It serves as a personal account of Vassar’s explorations, reflecting his fascination with the world and the nuances of its societies. The beginning of the narrative sets the stage for Vassar's adventures, starting with his sea voyage to Havana in February 1839. He vividly describes the sights upon his arrival, such as the striking forts guarding the harbor, the bustling scene at the wharf with laborers singing, and the vibrant local transport, including the unique Volante carriages. This introductory segment paints a rich picture of Cuban life and establishes Vassar's keen observational skills, as he details the architecture and daily activities in Havana, as well as his intriguing experiences with the local plantation culture. Thus, the opening portion not only immerses readers in Vassar’s journey but also foreshadows his encounters with diverse places and peoples across the globe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Rudd & Carleton, 1861
653 _aVoyages around the world
653 _aVoyages and travels
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/twentyyearsaroun00vass
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70180
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