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THE BOY TRAVELLERS IN - SOUTH AMERICA
THOMAS W. KNOX
Illustrated - NEW YORK - HARPER & BROTHERS, FRANKLIN SQUARE - 1886
By THOMAS W. KNOX.
THE BOY TRAVELLERS - IN - SOUTH AMERICA.
CHAPTER I. - FROM NEW YORK TO THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA.—INCIDENTS OF THE VOYAGE.—OLD TIMES AND THE PRESENT.—ASPINWALL.—A TROPICAL CITY.—THE TEREDO.—ENTRANCE OF THE PANAMA CANAL.
CHAPTER II. - FIRST DAY ON THE ISTHMUS.—THE PANAMA CANAL.—HISTORY OF THE CANAL ENTERPRISE.—PLANS OF BALBOA AND OTHERS.—THE VARIOUS ROUTES PROPOSED.—STRAIN'S SURVEY OF DARIEN.—VISITING THE WORKS AT PANAMA.
CHAPTER III. - OVER THE ISTHMUS.—A PROFITABLE RAILWAY.—ISTHMUS FEVER.—TROPICAL TREES, FLOWERS, AND ANIMALS.—SIGHTS IN PANAMA.—THE CATHEDRAL.—A STROLL ON THE BEACH.—THE PARADISE OF CONCHOLOGISTS.
CHAPTER IV. - "THE PLACE OF FISH."—AN EXCURSION TO OLD PANAMA.—VISITING A HERMIT.—DRINKING CHICHI.—RUINS OF THE CITY.—MORGAN THE BUCCANEER.—HIS HISTORY AND EXPLOITS.—HOW HE CAPTURED PANAMA.
CHAPTER V. - FROM PANAMA TO GUAYAQUIL.—VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA.—HIS ADVENTURES AND DEATH.—SCENES IN GUAYAQUIL.—FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH SOUTH AMERICAN EARTHQUAKES.
Frank Bassett and Fred Bronson set out from the isthmus of Panama with their seasoned mentor, Doctor Bronson, eager to explore the vast continent of South America. Their route carries them over the towering Andes, down the winding Amazon, and across the sweeping pampas of Argentina, offering a thrilling mix of danger and discovery. Along the way they encounter bustling markets, remote villages, and the varied customs of peoples whose lives are shaped by the mountains, rivers, and jungles around them.
The narrative weaves vivid descriptions of Patagonia’s rugged beauty, the mystery of Tierra del Fuego, and the lively life along the La Plata and Paraguay rivers. Drawing on the work of famous explorers, the story balances lively adventure with accurate geography and cultural detail, making each episode feel like a real expedition. Listeners will feel the heat of the Amazon canopy, hear the clang of Andean festivals, and share the travelers’ awe at the continent’s astonishing diversity.
Full title
The Boy Travellers in South America Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentine Republic, and Chili Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentine Republic, and Chili
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (744K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Annie R. McGuire
Release date
2019-04-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1896
A restless 19th-century journalist and traveler, he turned war reporting and globe-spanning journeys into vivid books that brought faraway places to young readers. His adventures ranged from the American Civil War to voyages across Asia and beyond.
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