| Author |
Molina, Enrique, 1871-1964 |
| Title |
Por las dos Américas : Notas y reflexiones
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| Original Publication |
Santiago de Chile: Casa Editorial Minerva, 1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Santiago Yrla, Chuck Greif, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Por las Dos Américas: Notas y Reflexiones" by Enrique Molina is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The text chronicles the author's journey from Chile to the United States, capturing his observations on the contrasting cultures, landscapes, and social dynamics encountered along the way. Through detailed descriptions and reflections, Molina explores themes of identity, colonial influence, and the experience of Latin Americans in the context of broader international relations. The opening of the work sets the stage for a voyage from Valparaíso to Colón, outlining the author’s initial impressions of the Chilean coast and leading into his observations of Peruvian ports. He paints a vivid picture of the monotony of the landscapes, the nature of the passengers aboard the ship, and foreshadows the coming reflections on crossing borders and cultural interactions. Molina introduces a range of characters, including a troubled young doctor revealing his existential despair and a Japanese passenger who remains aloof, illustrating the varied backgrounds and emotional states present among travelers. The narrative promises a deeper exploration of both personal and collective identity as Molina navigates through different cultures in the Americas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
South America -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
United States -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
America -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73044 |
| Release Date |
Feb 26, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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