Three gringos in Venezuela and Central America by Richard Harding Davis

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Author Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916
Title Three gringos in Venezuela and Central America
Alternate Title 3 gringos in Venezuela and Central America
Original Publication United States: Harper & Brothers Publishers,1896.
Note Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents On the Carribean Sea -- The exiled lottery -- In Honduras -- At Corinto -- On the isthmus of Panama -- The Paris of South America.
Credits D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works put online by Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program.)
Summary "Three Gringos in Venezuela and Central America" by Richard Harding Davis is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the adventures of three American travelers—Henry Somers Somerset, Lloyd Griscom, and the unnamed narrator—as they journey through various locales in Central America, seeking warmth and adventure amidst the experiences they encounter along the way. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the travelers' voyage southward from New York City, where they leave behind a cold, wintry landscape in pursuit of warmer climates. They first board a steamer bound for Central America, characterized by vivid descriptions of the journey down the Mississippi River into the Gulf of Mexico and eventually toward Belize. The camaraderie between the three gringos is highlighted as they observe their fellow passengers and discuss their expectations for the trip. Along the way, they encounter different cultural characteristics of British Honduras, leading to humorous and engaging interactions that reflect both the allure and challenges of their travels. The opening serves as a rich introduction to their adventures, blending elements of humor, cultural observation, and vivid description to establish the tone for the experiences to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F1401: Latin America local history: General
Subject Central America -- Description and travel
Subject Venezuela -- Description and travel
Subject Louisiana State Lottery Company
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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