Ten Thousand Miles In A Yacht: Round The West Indies And Up The Amazon (1906)

By Richard Arthur

Book Overview

""Ten Thousand Miles In A Yacht: Round The West Indies And Up The Amazon"" is a travelogue written by Richard Arthur and published in 1906. The book chronicles the author's journey on a yacht through the West Indies and up the Amazon River, covering a distance of approximately 10,000 miles. The book is divided into chapters that describe the author's experiences in different locations, including Jamaica, Cuba, Trinidad, and Brazil. Arthur provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters along the way, as well as his impressions of the local flora and fauna. The author also shares anecdotes about his interactions with locals, including encounters with pirates and visits to remote villages. He also provides historical context for the regions he visits, discussing the impact of colonialism and slavery on the local populations. Overall, ""Ten Thousand Miles In A Yacht"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the travel experiences of a wealthy adventurer in the early 20th century, as well as a valuable historical perspective on the West Indies and Amazon regions.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: 1164172662
• ISBN13: 9781164172666
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"