Viaje a los Estados Unidos, Tomo III

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Viaje a los Estados Unidos, Tomo III

by Guillermo Prieto

ES·~11 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
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Nota del Transcriptor:

11:57:54

Description

Through the eyes of a curious traveler, this audio journey paints a vibrant portrait of 19th‑century New York. The narrator wanders from the imposing marble steps of City Hall to the lively stalls of the great market, describing every column, fountain, and tree‑lined plaza with a poet’s precision. Alongside the architectural tour, the voice captures the hum of horse‑drawn carriages, the chatter of vendors, and the colorful characters that populate the streets.

While marveling at the city’s grandeur, the guide constantly measures it against his Mexican homeland, noting how the wide, smooth avenues differ from the cobbled lanes back home. He reflects on the role of public spaces, the presence of a towering Justice statue, and the way the city’s rhythm shapes its inhabitants. The result is a lively, almost conversational snapshot of a metropolis in the midst of rapid growth, inviting listeners to hear the sounds and sights of an era that feels both foreign and familiar.

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Language

es

Duration

~11 hours (689K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Carlos Colón, Adrian Mastronardi, the California Digital Library, 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.)

Release date

2019-02-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Guillermo Prieto

Guillermo Prieto

1818–1897

A leading voice in 19th-century Mexico, he blended poetry, journalism, and politics in a life shaped by revolution and reform. Long celebrated as Mexico’s national poet, he wrote with energy, humor, and a close eye for everyday life.

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