Equatorial America by Maturin M. Ballou
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"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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| Author | Ballou, Maturin M. (Maturin Murray), 1820-1895 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01021678 |
| Title |
Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller, Carol Ann Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2201: Latin America local history: South America. General |
| Subject | South America -- Description and travel |
| Subject | West Indies -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Antilles, Lesser -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36963 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 654 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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