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Title: Down the Orinoco in a Canoe
Note: Spanish original: De Bogotá al Atlántico
Note: Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Down the Orinoco in a Canoe" by Santiago Pérez Triana is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This account details the author's adventurous journey along the Orinoco River and explores his cultural observations and reflections on the lands he traverses. With a small group, including companions Alex and Fermin, the narrative unfolds as they embark on a quest that offers insights into both the natural beauty and the diverse societies of Colombia and Venezuela. At the start of the narrative, the author establishes a vivid scene: a moonlit night as he and his companions ride through the quiet, eerie landscape near Bogotá. Their thoughts drift back to memories of home while the writer describes the rural surroundings and the feelings of nostalgia that accompany their journey. The opening introduces the characters and sets the tone for their expedition down the Orinoco, illustrating their intention to reach the Atlantic Ocean while engaging with the sights and sounds of the vibrant landscapes they encounter. Through rich descriptions, the author reflects on their experiences, invoking themes of exploration and the connection to nature that will continue throughout their travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pérez Triana, Santiago, 1858-1916
Author of introduction, etc.: Cunninghame Graham, R. B. (Robert Bontine), 1852-1936
EBook No.: 50506
Published: Nov 20, 2015
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Colombia -- Description and travel
Subject: Venezuela -- Description and travel
Subject: Orinoco River (Venezuela and Colombia)
LoCC: Latin America local history: Venezuela
LoCC: Latin America local history: Colombia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Down the Orinoco in a Canoe
Note: Spanish original: De Bogotá al Atlántico
Note: Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Down the Orinoco in a Canoe" by Santiago Pérez Triana is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This account details the author's adventurous journey along the Orinoco River and explores his cultural observations and reflections on the lands he traverses. With a small group, including companions Alex and Fermin, the narrative unfolds as they embark on a quest that offers insights into both the natural beauty and the diverse societies of Colombia and Venezuela. At the start of the narrative, the author establishes a vivid scene: a moonlit night as he and his companions ride through the quiet, eerie landscape near Bogotá. Their thoughts drift back to memories of home while the writer describes the rural surroundings and the feelings of nostalgia that accompany their journey. The opening introduces the characters and sets the tone for their expedition down the Orinoco, illustrating their intention to reach the Atlantic Ocean while engaging with the sights and sounds of the vibrant landscapes they encounter. Through rich descriptions, the author reflects on their experiences, invoking themes of exploration and the connection to nature that will continue throughout their travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Pérez Triana, Santiago, 1858-1916
Author of introduction, etc.: Cunninghame Graham, R. B. (Robert Bontine), 1852-1936
EBook No.: 50506
Published: Nov 20, 2015
Downloads: 92
Language: English
Subject: Colombia -- Description and travel
Subject: Venezuela -- Description and travel
Subject: Orinoco River (Venezuela and Colombia)
LoCC: Latin America local history: Venezuela
LoCC: Latin America local history: Colombia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.