The South American Tour
by OpenStories
Original author: Annie S. Peck
"The South American Tour" by Annie S. Peck is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide for tourists interested in exploring South America, detailing itineraries, locations of interest, and various practicalities for traveling through the continent. With rich descriptions and insightful observations, it aims to both encourage travel and inform readers of the cultural and natural wonders awaiting them in Latin America. At the start of the travelogue, the author emphasizes the increasing popularity and accessibility of a South American tour. She lays out an enticing overview of the diverse attractions, from breathtaking natural landscapes to vibrant cities rich in history. Peck discusses the logistics of embarking on such a journey, providing essential information about routes, costs, and timing. She sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of several countries, including Panama, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, inviting readers to experience the regions' distinct characteristics and cultural treasures firsthand.
The South American Tour, by Annie S. Peck. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #59715.
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36 Chapters
- 1.Introduction1,456 words
- 2.Foreword676 words
- 3.Chapter 1: What the Tour Is—how and When to Go—what It Costs1,730 words
- 4.Chapter II: The Voyage to Panama2,200 words
- 5.Chapter III: The Isthmus—the Canal—colon4,434 words
- 6.Chapter IV: Colon to Panama—panama City4,762 words
- 7.Chapter V: Steamship Lines on the West Coast2,649 words
- 8.Chapter VI: On the Way to Callao2,738 words
- 9.Chapter VII: Salaverry—chan Chan—chimbote—the Huailas Valley3,389 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: Callao to Lima—history2,557 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Lima, the City of the Kings7,130 words
- 12.Chapter X: The Suburbs of Lima—the Oroya Railway—cerro De Pasco4,711 words
- 13.Chapter XI: The Southern Railway—arequipa3,434 words
- 14.Chapter XII: The Southern Railway—cuzco5,066 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: Bolivia—cuzco to La Paz3,708 words
- 16.Chapter XIV: The City of La Paz2,956 words
- 17.Chapter XV: Other Regions of Bolivia—routes to the Sea4,134 words
- 18.Chapter XVI: The Chilian Coast—arica to Valparaiso3,154 words
- 19.Chapter XVII: Valparaiso2,439 words
- 20.Chapter XVIII: Santiago3,002 words
- 21.Chapter XIX: Santiago—continued4,097 words
- 22.Chapter XX: Santiago to Buenos Aires by Sea2,270 words
- 23.Chapter XXI: Across the Andes to Mendoza5,034 words
- 24.Chapter XXII: Argentina—across the Plains to Buenos Aires3,082 words
- 25.Chapter XXIII: Buenos Aires5,614 words
- 26.Chapter XXIV: Buenos Aires—continued6,520 words
- 27.Chapter XXV: The Iguassu Falls and Paraguay5,246 words
- 28.Chapter XXVI: Uruguay4,935 words
- 29.Chapter XXVII: Brazil—along the Coast to Santos3,159 words
- 30.Chapter XXVIII: Santos and São Paulo3,892 words
- 31.Chapter XXIX: Rio De Janeiro—bay and City5,421 words
- 32.Chapter XXX: Rio De Janeiro—continued2,771 words
- 33.Chapter XXXI: Rio De Janeiro—concluded3,918 words
- 34.Chapter XXXII: Northern Brazil—homeward6,595 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIII: South American Trade (1)8,108 words
- 36.Chapter XXXIII: South American Trade (2)2,669 words