Adventures On The Western Coast Of South America V1 - John Coulter

Adventures On The Western Coast Of South America V1: And The Interior Of California (1847) is a travelogue written by John Coulter, an American explorer and naturalist who embarked on a journey to South America and California in the early 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing Coulter's experiences exploring the western coast of South America, including Peru, Chile, and Bolivia. Coulter provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora, fauna, and indigenous people he encountered during his travels.The second part of the book focuses on Coulter's adventures in California, where he explored the interior regions of the state, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Sacramento Valley. Coulter's observations of the natural world and his encounters with Native American tribes provide valuable insights into the history and culture of California during this time period.Throughout the book, Coulter's writing is characterized by his keen eye for detail and his passion for exploration and discovery. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the early exploration of South America and California, and it remains a fascinating read for anyone interested in the natural world and the history of exploration.In Two Volumes.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.

EAN: 9781436761635