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100 1 _aBallou, Maturin M.
_q(Maturin Murray),
_d1820-1895
245 1 0 _aFoot-prints of Travel; Or, Journeyings in Many Lands
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-23
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Foot-prints of Travel; Or, Journeyings in Many Lands" by Maturin M. Ballou is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the author’s observations and experiences while traversing through various countries and cultures across the globe. The narrative aims not only to entertain readers with engaging accounts of Ballou’s voyages but also to provide informative insights about the diverse lands and peoples he encounters. The opening of the book sets the stage for an expansive exploration, initiating the journey from Boston and quickly moving through iconic locations such as Niagara Falls and Salt Lake City, before reaching the vibrant city of San Francisco. Ballou vividly describes the natural splendor and unique cultural elements of each location, highlighting landmarks, the evolution of cities, and the lifestyle of the indigenous populations, such as Native Americans and Mormons. He captures the essence of the American landscape and contrasts it with scenes from his upcoming international travels, indicating a rich tapestry of experiences to follow as he embarks on his quest to share the knowledge and enjoyment gained from witnessing the world firsthand. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages around the world
653 _aBallou, Maturin Murray, 1820-1895 -- Travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27874
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