Across South America by Hiram Bingham

"Across South America" by Hiram Bingham is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The text follows Bingham's journey as he travels from Buenos Aires to Lima, passing through significant areas such as Potosí and Sucre while exploring the cultures, histories, and economies of Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. The narrative promises rich descriptions of the landscapes and peoples encountered, as well as historical insights into the regions' pasts. At the start of the journey, Bingham details his departure from New York and his experiences traveling through South America, specifically highlighting cities like Pernambuco and Bahia. He describes the unique characteristics of each location, including the diverse populations, the role of different ethnic groups, and the economic activities that define them. The opening sets the tone for a vivid exploration of cultural interactions and the historical significance of the regions traversed, conveying Bingham's goal of gathering information for further understanding of South America's societal complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bingham, Hiram, 1875-1956
LoC No. 11011225
Title Across South America
An account of a journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosí, with notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru
Credits Produced by Rachael Schultz, Chuck Greif 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: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class F2201: Latin America local history: South America. General
Subject South America -- Description and travel
Category Text
eBook-No. 52248
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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