
THE ABINGDON PRESS NEW YORK CINCINNATI
ILLUSTRATIONS
FOREWORD
CHAPTER I - WHERE THE PROWLING IS GOOD
CHAPTER II - THE TRAIL OF THE PIRATES
CHAPTER III - PICTURESQUE PANAMA
CHAPTER IV - A CITY OF GHOSTS
CHAPTER V - THE SPELL OF THE JUNGLE
CHAPTER VI - LIFE AT THE BOTTOM
CHAPTER VII - THE INTERIOR
Step into the vibrant world of the Isthmus through a traveler’s eye that blends curiosity with reverence. The author treats prowling not as a guided tour but as an instinctive hunt for the hidden stories that pulse beneath Panama’s bustling ports and quiet villages. With a tone that feels both scholarly and conversational, the narrative invites listeners to follow a path that weaves history, geography, and personal observation.
Richly illustrated, the book paints vivid scenes of jungle‑clad ruins, bustling markets, and the monumental effort of canal construction. From the solemn arches of ancient churches to the lively rhythm of schoolchildren in Panama City, each vignette captures a facet of daily life—farmers tending cacao, indigenous families at river fountains, and the ever‑present hum of tropical trade. The images and descriptions together create a mosaic that showcases both the country’s storied past and its evolving present.
Listening feels like an expedition without a map, encouraging you to let imagination guide you through the canals, savannas, and coastal towns, and to discover the many layers that make Panama a crossroads of cultures and histories.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (291K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Alex Gam 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.)
Release date
2012-02-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

b. 1868
A Methodist bishop, missionary writer, and traveler, he wrote with firsthand knowledge of places like Manila and Panama. His books blend religious reflection with lively accounts of travel and public life in the early twentieth century.
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