Down The Orinoco In A Canoe (1902)

By Santiago Pérez Triana and R B (Robert Bon Cunninghame Graham

Book Overview

""Down The Orinoco In A Canoe"" is a travelogue written by Santiago Perez Triana in 1902. The book chronicles Triana's journey down the Orinoco River in Venezuela in a canoe, starting from the town of Ciudad Bolivar and ending at the river's mouth in the Atlantic Ocean. Throughout the book, Triana describes the natural beauty of the Orinoco River and its surroundings, including the flora and fauna he encounters along the way. He also provides insights into the indigenous cultures of the region, including the Piaroa, Guahibo, and Maquiritare tribes.Triana's journey is not without its challenges, as he faces dangerous rapids, encounters with wild animals, and navigational difficulties. He also shares his observations on the political and economic situation of Venezuela at the time.Overall, ""Down The Orinoco In A Canoe"" is a fascinating account of an adventurous journey through one of South America's most iconic rivers, offering readers a glimpse into the natural beauty and cultural richness of the 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120612756
• ISBN13: 9781120612755
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"