| Author |
Riesemann, Oskar von, 1880-1934 |
| Title |
Rund um Süd-Amerika: Reisebriefe
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Rund um Süd-Amerika: Reisebriefe" by Oskar von Riesemann is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author's journey through South America, detailing his observations and experiences as he explores various regions, cultures, and landscapes. It offers a personal glimpse into the countries he visits, highlighting the geography, customs, and people he encounters along the way. The opening of the travelogue sets the stage for Oskar von Riesemann's expedition as he departs Europe for South America aboard the steamer "Arlanza." He describes the luxurious amenities of the ship and expresses both anxiety and excitement for the journey ahead, anticipating challenges like crossing the notoriously turbulent Bay of Biscay. Upon reaching the Spanish port of Vigo, he makes keen observations about the local culture and interactions with the Russian emigrants aboard. The beginning effectively establishes the author's candid, reflective style and penchant for detail, promising a rich collection of travel letters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
F2201: Latin America local history: South America. General
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| Subject |
South America -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
55419 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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