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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aThrough Five Republics on Horseback, Being an Account of Many Wanderings in South America |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-02-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Through Five Republics on Horseback" by G. Whitfield Ray is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author's extensive travels throughout South America, focusing on regions that were largely unexplored and communities that had been largely untouched by Western influence. The narrative aims to shed light on the cultural, social, and religious circumstances of South America, with a strong emphasis on the author's missionary perspective. The opening of the book introduces the author as a passionate missionary and explorer who has ventured deep into the heart of South America. Ray expresses his gratitude to God for guiding him through numerous hardships during his travels, including illness and perilous conditions. He sets the stage for a vivid recounting of his observations regarding the indigenous tribes, the influence of Roman Catholicism, and the social dynamics of the regions he visited, notably highlighting the stark contrasts between the local customs and the Christian faith he seeks to promote. Ray's vivid descriptions outline not only the geographical characteristics of the Argentine Republic but also indicate a growing interest in the potential for missionary work within the continent, hinting at the complex interplay of faith, culture, and colonization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aSouth America -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aRay, George Whitfield, 1868- -- Travel -- South America | ||
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