| Author |
Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916 |
| Title |
Three gringos in Venezuela and Central America
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| Alternate Title |
3 gringos in Venezuela and Central America
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| Original Publication |
United States: Harper & Brothers Publishers,1896.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
On the Carribean Sea -- The exiled lottery -- In Honduras -- At Corinto -- On the isthmus of Panama -- The Paris of South America.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works put online by Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program.)
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| Summary |
"Three Gringos in Venezuela and Central America" by Richard Harding Davis is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the adventures of three American travelers—Henry Somers Somerset, Lloyd Griscom, and the unnamed narrator—as they journey through various locales in Central America, seeking warmth and adventure amidst the experiences they encounter along the way. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the travelers' voyage southward from New York City, where they leave behind a cold, wintry landscape in pursuit of warmer climates. They first board a steamer bound for Central America, characterized by vivid descriptions of the journey down the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico and eventually toward Belize. The camaraderie between the three gringos is highlighted as they observe their fellow passengers and discuss their expectations for the trip. Along the way, they encounter different cultural characteristics of British Honduras, leading to humorous and engaging interactions that reflect both the allure and challenges of their travels. The opening serves as a rich introduction to their adventures, blending elements of humor, cultural observation, and vivid description to establish the tone for the experiences to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F1401: Latin America local history: General
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| Subject |
Central America -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Venezuela -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Louisiana State Lottery Company
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69354 |
| Release Date |
Nov 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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