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The Journal Of An Expedition Across Venezuela And Colombia, 1906-1907: An Exploration Of The Route Of Bolivar's Celebrated March Of 1819 And Of The Ba

The Journal Of An Expedition Across Venezuela And Colombia, 1906-1907: An Exploration Of The Route Of Bolivar's Celebrated March Of 1819 And Of The Ba

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ISBN10: 110428149X
ISBN13: 9781104281496
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 2 2009
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Journal of an Expedition Across Venezuela and Colombia, 1906-1907 is a historical travelogue written by Hiram Bingham, an American explorer and academic. The book chronicles Bingham's journey through Venezuela and Colombia as he retraces the route of Simon Bolivar's famous march in 1819, which played a crucial role in the liberation of South America from Spanish colonial rule. Bingham's expedition takes him through rugged terrain and dense jungle, and he encounters various indigenous tribes along the way. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the battlefields of Boyaca and Carabobo, where Bolivar's forces defeated the Spanish army. Bingham's account provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of South America at the turn of the 20th century, and his vivid descriptions of the landscape and people he encounters make for a captivating read. Published in 1909, The Journal of an Expedition Across Venezuela and Colombia remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of South America and the legacy of Simon Bolivar.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.

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