La Guyane inconnue: Voyage à l'intérieur de la Guyane française by Albert Bordeaux
"La Guyane inconnue: Voyage à l'intérieur de la Guyane française" by Albert Bordeaux is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work details an exploration of French Guiana's rich natural resources, particularly gold, while offering insights into its tropical environment and indigenous cultures. Bordeaux's narrative is characterized by vivid descriptions of the landscape and the diverse inhabitants he encounters, which immerses the reader in the unfamiliar territory. The opening of
the book presents the author’s initial impressions of the journey to Guyana, emphasizing the challenges faced during the voyage from France and the allure of the tropical landscape. Bordeaux describes his companion, Sully-L’Admiral, who is knowledgeable about the terrain, and introduces other passengers who contribute to the camaraderie on board. The author shares his excitement about the journey while detailing the captivating atmosphere of the tropics, evoking a sense of adventure as they prepare to explore the rich but mysterious interior of Guiana. Through his observations and interactions, Bordeaux establishes a narrative that blends personal experience with exploratory commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bordeaux, Albert, 1865-1937 |
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| Title | La Guyane inconnue: Voyage à l'intérieur de la Guyane française |
| Original Publication | France: Plon,1914. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | F2351: Latin America local history: Guiana |
| Subject | French Guiana -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68856 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 137 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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