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100 1 _aCrevaux, Jules,
_d1847-1882
245 1 0 _aReis door Nieuw-Grenada en Venezuela :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1887
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-26
508 _aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/
520 _a"Reis door Nieuw-Grenada en Venezuela" by Jules Crevaux is a travelogue recounting the author's exploration of Colombia and Venezuela, written in the late 19th century. The narrative showcases the rich landscapes, cities, and people that the author encounters, providing a vivid window into the regions' geographical and cultural intricacies during this period. The book is primarily an account of Crevaux's adventures as he journeys through these countries, documenting both his experiences and observations. At the start of the account, Crevaux and his companions embark on their journey on August 6, 1881, aboard the ship Lafayette, arriving in La Guaira, the port town near Caracas, two weeks later. The opening details their arrival, initial impressions of the picturesque yet challenging coastal town, and their onward travels through various locations such as Puerto-Cabello and Barranquilla. Along the way, they meet fellow travelers, including a young Colombian lithographer named Villavécès, who becomes a companion for part of their journey. The early chapters set the stage for the subsequent adventures filled with descriptions of the local landscapes, customs, and notable encounters, effectively immersing readers in the vividly depicted world of 19th-century Colombia and Venezuela. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth America -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22773
999 _c63890
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