Six days on the hurricane deck of a mule : An account of a journey made on…
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"Six Days on the Hurricane Deck of a Mule" by Almira Stillwell Cole is a personal travelogue written in the early 1890s. The book chronicles the author's adventurous journey on mule-back through the uncharted terrains of Honduras, Central America, providing a vivid depiction of her experiences during this unique expedition. It primarily focuses on the challenges faced while traveling in a largely untamed landscape, highlighting the cultural and environmental differences encountered along
the way. In this engaging account, Cole transports readers through a mixture of humor, fear, and awe as she grapples with the discomforts of life on a mule. The narrative captures her initial excitement, trepidation about the journey, and her amusing interactions with both the mule and locals she meets. The book is a candid exploration of the landscapes traversed, the native cultures observed, and the personal reflections that emerge from a uniquely taxing journey. Through her resilience, Cole not only learns to navigate the physical demands of riding a mule but also discovers the profound beauty and warmth of the Honduran people and their environment, ultimately observing the dichotomy between her initial expectations and the reality of her adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cole, Almira Stillwell |
|---|---|
| Title | Six days on the hurricane deck of a mule : An account of a journey made on mule back in Honduras, C.A. in August, 1891 |
| Credits |
Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1501: Latin America local history: Honduras |
| Subject | Honduras -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27136 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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