A Thousand Miles' Walk Across South America (1869)

A Thousand Miles' Walk Across South America is a memoir written by Nathaniel Holmes Bishop, an American journalist and adventurer. The book was first published in 1869 and recounts Bishop's journey across South America, which he undertook in 1867. Bishop's journey began in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and took him across the Andes Mountains to Valparaiso, Chile. Along the way, he encountered a variety of cultures and landscapes, from the pampas of Argentina to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes. Bishop's account of his journey is filled with vivid descriptions of the people, places, and wildlife he encountered, as well as the challenges he faced on his journey.Throughout the book, Bishop reflects on the history and politics of South America, as well as the impact of European colonization on the continent. He also discusses the indigenous peoples he encountered and their struggles for survival in the face of colonialism and exploitation.A Thousand Miles' Walk Across South America is a fascinating account of a journey through a continent that was still largely unknown to Europeans at the time. Bishop's writing is engaging and descriptive, and his insights into the history and culture of South America make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the region.With An Introduction.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.