Venezuela

Venezuela

William Eleroy Curtis

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120950581
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''Venezuela: A Land Where Its Always Summer'' is a travelogue written by William Eleroy Curtis in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the author’s journey through Venezuela, including his observations on the country’s geography, history, culture, and politics. Curtis describes the natural beauty of Venezuela, from the majestic Andes Mountains to the lush tropical rainforests and stunning waterfalls. He also delves into the country’s turbulent political history, including the dictatorship of President Cipriano Castro and the ongoing struggle for political and economic stability. Throughout the book, Curtis provides vivid descriptions of the people he encounters, their customs, and their way of life. ''Venezuela: A Land Where Its Always Summer'' offers a fascinating glimpse into a country that was relatively unknown to Americans at the time of its publication and remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history and culture of Venezuela.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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