New Worlds to Conquer (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781025867458)

"New Worlds to Conquer" is a spirited and daring travelogue that captures the legendary adventures of Richard Halliburton as he traverses Central and South America. Following in the footsteps of early Spanish explorers, Halliburton embarks on a series of breathtaking exploits that blend historical fascination with reckless bravado. From swimming the length of the Panama Canal-paying a record-low toll based on his body weight-to climbing the volcanic peaks of Mexico and exploring the ruins of the Mayan civilization, this work offers a vivid window into the golden age of adventure writing.

The narrative takes readers through the lush jungles of Brazil, the remote Galapagos Islands, and the notorious penal colony of Devil's Island. With his characteristic wit and unquenchable thirst for discovery, Halliburton retraces Balboa's journey to the Pacific and finds himself in the heart of the Andes. More than just a travel diary, "New Worlds to Conquer" is a celebration of the human spirit's desire to explore the unknown. It remains a classic of the genre, documenting a world on the brink of modernization through the eyes of one of the twentieth century's most charismatic explorers.

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