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_aBallou, Maturin M. _q(Maturin Murray), _d1820-1895 |
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_aEquatorial America : _bDescriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-08-03 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Julia Miller, Carol Ann Brown, 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"Equatorial America" by Maturin M. Ballou is a descriptive travel account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Ballou's journey through the Caribbean islands and South America, offering vivid observations of various locations, including St. Thomas, Martinique, and Barbados, along with insights on their cultures and landscapes. This travelogue is likely to appeal to readers interested in exploration, geography, and the historical context of these regions during a time when global travel was becoming more accessible. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for a long voyage to the Caribbean aboard the ship Vigilancia. Ballou shares his reflections on the routines of maritime travel, the excitement at the sight of land after days at sea, and his awe of the Gulf Stream's mysterious currents. Upon approaching St. Thomas, he vividly describes the island's lush scenery, the lively atmosphere among the local population, and the curious experiences with old slaving vessels and the antics of local divers. Ballou’s prose captures the beauty and complexity of the environment while foreshadowing the encounters and explorations that lie ahead in his journey through equatorial America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aSouth America -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aWest Indies -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aAntilles, Lesser -- Description and travel | ||
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