Children of South America

audiobook

Children of South America

by Katharine A. Hodge

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

KA

Katharine A. Hodge

A writer of early twentieth-century children's nonfiction, she is best known for introducing young readers to life in South America through stories that mix geography, culture, and social history.

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