| Author |
Hyades, Paul, 1847-1919 |
| Title |
Een Jaar aan Kaap Hoorn
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1886
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team
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| Summary |
"Een Jaar aan Kaap Hoorn" by Paul Hyades is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. The book documents a French scientific expedition to Cape Horn focused on observing magnetic and meteorological phenomena over the course of a year, from September 1882 to September 1883. It offers insights into the combination of scientific research and the interactions with the indigenous people encountered during the mission, particularly the Fuegians. The narrative unfolds as the expedition team arrives at Oranjebaai, where they establish a base and begin their scientific work amidst the challenges of the harsh environment. As they explore the area, they interact with the local Fuegians, who initially display a mix of curiosity and wariness towards the crew. Through detailed observations, the author describes the daily lives and customs of the Fuegians, contrasting their nomadic lifestyle with the expeditionary objectives. Throughout the text, Hyades reflects on the struggles of adapting to the wilderness, the dynamics of cross-cultural encounters, and the scientific endeavors that underpin the expedition's purpose. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
F3051: Latin America local history: Chile
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| Subject |
Horn, Cape (Chile) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15037 |
| Release Date |
Feb 14, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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