
CHILDREN OF SOUTH AMERICA
INTRODUCTION
FOREWORD
CHAPTER I A PEEP AT THE CONTINENT
CHAPTER II BRAZILIAN BROWNIES
CHAPTER III BLOSSOM BABIES
CHAPTER IV PARAGUAYAN PICCANINNIES
CHAPTER V ARGENTINE ALL-SORTS
CHAPTER VI DIMINUTIVE DWELLERS IN THE LAND OF FIRE
CHAPTER VII CHILIAN CHILDREN
A gentle guide invites young listeners to explore a continent that stretches from the tropical rainforests of the Amazon to the snow‑capped peaks of the Andes. The narrator paints a vivid picture of South America’s great rivers, towering mountains and bustling cities, comparing its scale to familiar lands so listeners can imagine its immense size. Along the way, brief sketches of the region’s natural riches—gold, diamonds, rubber and fertile soils—hint at the possibilities and challenges that shape everyday life.
The heart of the story turns to the children who call this vast land home. Through warm, illustrated vignettes, the book shares the daily rhythms of village life, the hopes of families, and the work of missionaries striving to bring education and hope to remote schools. Listeners will hear the laughter of river‑bank games, the solemn chants of ancient traditions, and the bright optimism of youngsters eager to learn. It’s an inviting portrait that opens a window onto a world many have never seen, encouraging curiosity and compassion.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (134K characters)
Series
Oliphants' other lands series
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-12-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A little-known early 20th-century writer, she is remembered for Children of South America, a nonfiction book that introduced young readers to life across the continent. Her work reflects the period’s curiosity about geography, culture, and everyday childhood in other parts of the world.
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