À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde. Tome 2 by Michel
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| Author | Michel, Ernest, 1837- |
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| Title |
À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde. Tome 2 Équateur, Panama, Antilles, Mexique, Îles Sandwich, Nouvelle-Zélande, Tasmanie, Australie. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde. Tome 2" by Michel is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's explorations and observations as he travels through various regions of South America and the Pacific, including Ecuador, Panama, and the Antilles. The narrative captures the landscapes, cultures, and societies the author encounters, emphasizing both their challenges and potential. At the start of this volume, the author invites the reader to embark on a journey through Ecuador, where he introduces the country's geography, history, and economy, notably its rich agriculture. He paints a vivid picture of Guayaquil and Quito, detailing local customs, resources like cacao and quinine, and the impact of civil strife on the populace. Additionally, the text reflects on broader themes of colonial ambition, societal moralities, and the responsibilities of European nations toward their colonies, setting a thoughtful tone for the rest of the journey that will follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages around the world |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26511 |
| Release Date | Sep 2, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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