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_aProdgers, C. H. _q(Cecil Herbert), _d-1924 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAdventures in Bolivia |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-06-20 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Chuck Greif, ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) | ||
| 520 | _a"Adventures in Bolivia" by C. H. Prodgers is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's explorations in Bolivia as he embarks on a quest to gain the cooperation of indigenous communities for rubber tapping, specifically targeting the Challana and Tongo Rubber Company. As the author navigates both treacherous landscapes and complex cultural barriers, he provides vivid descriptions of the environment and the people he encounters along the way. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the author's ambitious expedition, highlighting the dangers faced by previous travelers and the precarious nature of relations between indigenous communities and foreign interests. Prodgers recounts how he was commissioned to investigate the terms under which the Indians would allow rubber tapping, following a series of violent encounters that had deterred earlier explorers. He illustrates his journey with rich details, from his preparation and the people he meets to the stunning Andean landscapes he traverses. The author's determination and willingness to engage with the complexities of this region are evident as he makes plans to visit the remote capital of Challana, navigating treacherous passes and armed resistance to fulfill his objectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aBolivia -- Description and travel | ||
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_aCunninghame Graham, R. B. _q(Robert Bontine), _d1852-1936 |
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