Publisher's Synopsis
""Through Five Republics on Horseback"" is a travelogue written by G. Whitfield Ray about his adventures in South America. The book chronicles his journeys through five different countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Ray travels on horseback, exploring the diverse landscapes of each country and immersing himself in the local cultures. He encounters a variety of interesting people, from indigenous tribes to wealthy landowners. Along the way, he also experiences many challenges, including difficult terrain, dangerous animals, and political unrest. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into South America in the early 20th century and is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and exploration.1920. From the Introduction: Through Five Republics on Horseback has all the elements of a great missionary book. It is written by an author who is an eye-witness of practically all that he records, and one who by his explorations and travels has won for himself the title of the Livingstone of South America. The scenes depicted by the writer and the glimpses into the social, political and religious conditions prevailing in the Republics in the great Southern continent are of thrilling interest to all lovers of mankind. We doubt if there is another book in print that within the compass of three hundred pages begins to give as much valuable information as is contained in Mr. Ray's volume.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.
