Scènes de la vie sauvage au Mexique by Gabriel Ferry
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"Scènes de la vie sauvage au Mexique" by Gabriel Ferry is a collection of narrative accounts based on the author’s explorations in Mexico, likely written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on the life and adventures encountered in the largely uncharted landscapes of the Sonora region, highlighting the unique customs and dangers faced by its inhabitants. As Ferry delves into these experiences, he portrays himself as an eager observer, absorbing
the local culture and engaging with the remarkable situations that arise during his journey. The opening of the work sets the scene by establishing Ferry’s motivation for traveling to Mexico—his desire for adventure and exploration amidst an intriguing backdrop. He recounts his arrival in San-Blas and sets off for the desert, describing the bustling port and the diverse array of people who inhabit it. The narrative also introduces a pivotal character, José Juan, a pearl diver, who becomes central to Ferry's exploration of the region's perils and wonders. Through vivid descriptions of both the environment and the characters, the beginning of the book promises a rich tapestry of adventure, cultural observation, and the interplay between man and nature in a wild, untamed setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ferry, Gabriel, 1809-1852 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Girard, Flavius |
| Title | Scènes de la vie sauvage au Mexique |
| Original Publication | Paris: G. Charpentier, 1879. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | F1201: North America local history: Mexico |
| Subject | Mexico -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74384 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 294 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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