Vagabonding Down the Andes Being the Narrative of a Journey, Chiefly Afoot, From Panama to Buenos Aires

by Harry A. Franck

Book Overview

Vagabonding Down the Andes is a travel narrative by Harry A. Franck, detailing his journey from Panama to Buenos Aires. The book describes Franck's adventures as he travels through South America, primarily on foot, experiencing the diverse cultures and landscapes of the Andes Mountains. Franck shares his encounters with locals, including indigenous people, and provides insights into their customs and beliefs. The book also includes vivid descriptions of the natural wonders he encounters, from the tropical rainforests of Panama to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes. Throughout the journey, Franck reflects on the joys and challenges of traveling alone and the freedom and self-discovery that comes with it. Vagabonding Down the Andes is a classic travelogue that captures the spirit of adventure and exploration.1917. Illustrated with numerous photographs by the Author. Contents: Up to Bogota; The Cloistered City; From Bogota Over the Quindio; Along the Cauca Valley; Down the Andes to Quito; The City of the Equator; Down Volcano Avenue; Through Southern Ecuador; The Wilds of Northern Peru; Approaching Inca Land; Drawbacks of the Trail; The Roof of Peru; Round About the Peruvian Capital; Overland Toward Cuzco; The Route of the Conquistadores; The City of the Sun; A Forgotten City of the Andes; The Collasuyu, or Upper Peru; On Foot Across Tropical Bolivia; Life in the Bolivian Wilderness; Skirting the Gran Chaco; Southward Through Guarani Land.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: 1162768908
• ISBN13: 9781162768908
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 638 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"