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100 1 _aFranck, Harry Alverson,
_d1881-1962
245 1 0 _aVagabonding down the Andes :
_bBeing the Narrative of a Journey, Chiefly Afoot, from Panama to Buenos Aires
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated with photographs by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-03
508 _aE-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Vagabonding Down the Andes" by Harry A. Franck is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's extensive journey through South America, specifically focusing on his experiences traveling primarily on foot along the ancient paths of the Andes, from Panama to Buenos Aires. Franck seeks to deeply understand the lives of common people in this diverse region rather than merely brushing the surface of tourist attractions. The opening of the narrative introduces Franck and his companion, Leo Hays, as they embark on their journey, braving the chaotic environment of Cartagena and gradually moving deeper into Colombia. They are immediately confronted with both the cultural and physical challenges of their adventure, including the stark contrast between their Canal Zone uniforms and the local populace's attire. Through humor and observation, Franck sets the tone for the travelogue, capturing the complexities of engaging with the unfamiliar while hinting at the rich tapestry of experiences that await as they continue their exploration of the Andes and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth America -- Description and travel
653 _aAndes -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56673
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