Viaje a America, Tomo 1 de 2 : Estados Unidos, Exposición Universal de Chicago, México, Cuba y Puerto Rico

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Puig y Valls, Rafael

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Viaje a América, Tomo 1 de 2" by Rafael Puig y Valls is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the author's journey from Europe to various regions of America, primarily focusing on the United States amid the cultural and social transformations of that era. Through his observations, Puig y Valls provides insights into the immigrant experience, the rich diversity of American cities, and the contrasts with European life, all while detailing his own personal experiences and reflections. At the start of the book, the author introduces his transatlantic journey aboard the luxurious ship "Touraine", departing from Paris to New York. He vividly describes the elegance and comfort of the ship, the camaraderie among passengers, and the perils of sea travel. Upon nearing the American coast, he reflects on the emotions associated with arriving in a new land, including the sights, sounds, and the anticipation of what America holds for both immigrants and explorers alike. His writing captures both the grandeur of the journey and the complexities of adjusting to a new country, setting the stage for further exploration of America's cultural tapestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Ramon Pajares Box, Adrian Mastronardi, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 19.4 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-04-06