Roraima And British Guiana: With A Glance At Bermuda, The West Indies, And The Spanish Main (1879) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437132939)

""Roraima and British Guiana: With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies, and the Spanish Main"" is a travelogue written by John W. Boddam-Whetham in 1879. The book provides a detailed account of his journey through the South American region of Roraima and British Guiana, along with his observations on the neighboring areas of Bermuda, the West Indies, and the Spanish Main. Boddam-Whetham's travelogue is divided into several chapters, each describing a different aspect of his journey. He begins by describing his experiences in Bermuda, giving readers a glimpse of the island's history, culture, and natural beauty. He then moves on to the West Indies, where he explores the various islands and their unique features. The author's main focus, however, is on his journey through Roraima and British Guiana. He provides a detailed account of the region's geography, flora, and fauna, along with his observations on the local people and their way of life. He also describes his encounters with various indigenous tribes and their customs, providing readers with a fascinating insight into their culture. Throughout the book, Boddam-Whetham's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing the landscapes and people he encounters to life. His descriptions of the natural beauty of the region, its people, and their customs make this book a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or South American culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John W. Boddam-Whetham
ISBN-10: 1437132936
ISBN-13: 9781437132939
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d