Narrative Of A Journey To Guatemala, In Central America, In 1838 (1839)

By George Washington Montgomery

Book Overview

""Narrative of a Journey to Guatemala, in Central America, in 1838"" is a travelogue written by George Washington Montgomery, detailing his experiences during his travels to Guatemala. The book was published in 1839 and is a first-hand account of Montgomery's journey to Central America.Montgomery describes his journey from New Orleans to Guatemala, including his encounters with various indigenous tribes, the natural beauty of the region, and the social and political climate of the time. He provides a detailed account of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the people he meets, as well as their struggles with poverty and political instability.Throughout the book, Montgomery provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the culture of Guatemala. He also discusses the history of the region, including the Spanish conquest and the subsequent struggles for independence.Overall, ""Narrative of a Journey to Guatemala, in Central America, in 1838"" is a fascinating and informative travelogue that provides a unique perspective on Central America during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this 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: 1437072844
• ISBN13: 9781437072846
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"