Maturin Murray Ballou

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Equatorial America

Descriptive Of A Visit To St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbados, And The Principal Capitals Of South America (1892)

Beschreibung

Equatorial America is a travelogue written by Maturin Murray Ballou, which chronicles his visit to various countries in South America, including St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbados, and the principal capitals of the continent. The book, which was first published in 1892, provides a vivid and descriptive account of Ballou's journey, detailing the people, culture, and natural beauty of the places he visited.Throughout the book, Ballou shares his observations and experiences, providing readers with a first-hand account of life in Equatorial America during the late 19th century. He explores the bustling cities of Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and Montevideo, as well as the more rural areas of the continent, where he encounters indigenous tribes and explores the lush rainforests.In addition to his descriptions of the various locations he visited, Ballou also provides insights into the history and politics of the region, including discussions of the impact of colonialism and slavery on the people and cultures of Equatorial America. He also offers his opinions on the economic and social conditions of the countries he visited, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of their respective systems.Overall, Equatorial America is a fascinating and informative travelogue that provides a unique glimpse into the lives and cultures of the people of South America during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this vibrant and diverse region.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.

Autor

Maturin Murray Ballou was a writer and publisher in nineteenth-century Boston, Massachusetts. He co-founded Gleason's Pictorial, served as the first editor of the Boston Daily Globe, and wrote a number of travel books and works of fiction. Ballou was born in Boston in 1820 to Hosea Ballou and Ruth Washburn. He attended The English High School and, although passing the Harvard College entrance exam, he did not enroll. On September 15, 1839, he married Mary Anne Roberts, and their offspring included Murray Roberts Ballou. Beginning in 1838, Ballou wrote for the Olive Branch, a weekly newspaper published in Boston. In 1851, Ballou and Frederick Gleason founded Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, a weekly newspaper. It was inspired by the Illustrated London News. The first issue, published on May 3, 1851, stated: "The purpose of this paper is to give, in the most elegant and accessible style, a weekly literary melange of noteworthy events of the day. Its columns feature unique stories, sketches, and poetry by the best American authors, as well as the best of domestic and foreign news, all seasoned with wit and humor." In November 1854, Ballou bought out Gleason and renamed the periodical Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 388
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 561g
• ISBN-13: 9781436837231
• ISBN-10: 1436837235
• Artikelnr.: 24909689