The South American Tour

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Peck, Annie S. (Annie Smith), 1850-1935.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The South American Tour" by Annie S. Peck is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide for tourists interested in exploring South America, detailing itineraries, locations of interest, and various practicalities for traveling through the continent. With rich descriptions and insightful observations, it aims to both encourage travel and inform readers of the cultural and natural wonders awaiting them in Latin America. At the start of the travelogue, the author emphasizes the increasing popularity and accessibility of a South American tour. She lays out an enticing overview of the diverse attractions, from breathtaking natural landscapes to vibrant cities rich in history. Peck discusses the logistics of embarking on such a journey, providing essential information about routes, costs, and timing. She sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of several countries, including Panama, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, inviting readers to experience the regions' distinct characteristics and cultural treasures firsthand. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi, Barry Abrahamsen, 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: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Illustrated chiefly from photographs by the author.

Release date is 2019-06-09