A classic 19th‑century travel narrative, Explorations and Adventures in Honduras offers a window into remote Central American regions. This edition pairs a traveler’s firsthand diary with maps, portraits, and drawings that illuminate the landscapes, people, and resources of Honduras and Olancho.
Wells documents long overland journeys by mule and foot, describing mountain passes, river canyons, and cascading falls, while sharing insights on climate, health, and daily life. The work also includes a political and cultural sketch of Central America, drawn from manuscripts, official papers, and local testimonies, to illuminate a region then rarely charted by outsiders. Rich with detail, the book blends natural history, ethnography, and travelogue in a cohesive, readable narrative.
Ideal for readers of travel history, Central American history, and historical geography seeking a vivid, on‑the‑ground perspective of a long‑ago expedition.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the journey of the author, an American, through Central America in 1853 and 1854. His explorations focused on Honduras and the potential for commerce and mining in the region. The book offers insights into the political situation of 19th century Honduras, its geography and climate, and the lives and customs of the indigenous people. The author intended to visit Olancho, guided in part by unreliable information about the region's gold deposits. His account provides a vivid picture of the challenges and rewards of travel in Central America at the time, and offers valuable information for historians, travelers, and those interested in the region's development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333529864_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333529864
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 590 pages. 9.02x5.98x1.19 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur 1333529864
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 590 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 27174195/1
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