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100 1 _aSaillard, M.
245 1 4 _aEen Reisje door de Republiek Costa-Rica :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1907
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-17
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
520 _a"Een Reisje door de Republiek Costa-Rica" by M. Saillard is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book provides an explorative account of Costa Rica, highlighting its geography, society, and culture while documenting the author's journey through the country. It serves as an insightful depiction of the landscape and the diverse population, showcasing Costa Rica's significance in Central America. In the narrative, Saillard recounts his arrival in Punta Arenas and subsequent travels towards the capital, San José. He describes the challenges of traversing the region’s difficult terrain and the unique blend of cultures he encounters, including Chinese, African, and indigenous influences. The book paints a vivid picture of San José as a modern city filled with lively streets and vibrant markets. Saillard reflects on the progress of Costa Rica, noting its emerging infrastructure, educational initiatives, and relative political stability compared to its neighbors. Throughout his journey, he expresses admiration for the country's natural beauty and the industrious spirit of its people, emphasizing Costa Rica's potential as a model state in Central America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCosta Rica -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19835
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