Vagabonding Down the Andes Being the Narrative of a Journey, Chiefly Afoot, From Panama to Buenos Aires

""Vagabonding Down the Andes"" is a travelogue written by Harry A. Franck, chronicling his journey from Panama to Buenos Aires, mostly on foot. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences and adventures as he traverses through the Andes mountains, encountering various cultures, landscapes, and people. Franck's journey takes him through remote villages, bustling cities, and breathtaking natural wonders, and he provides vivid descriptions of the places he visits and the people he meets along the way. The book is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of travel, as Franck shares his observations and insights on the world he encounters during his journey. ""Vagabonding Down the Andes"" is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and the human experience.1917. Illustrated with numerous photographs by the Author. Contents: Up to Bogota; The Cloistered City; From Bogota Over the Quindio; Along the Cauca Valley; Down the Andes to Quito; The City of the Equator; Down Volcano Avenue; Through Southern Ecuador; The Wilds of Northern Peru; Approaching Inca Land; Drawbacks of the Trail; The Roof of Peru; Round About the Peruvian Capital; Overland Toward Cuzco; The Route of the Conquistadores; The City of the Sun; A Forgotten City of the Andes; The Collasuyu, or Upper Peru; On Foot Across Tropical Bolivia; Life in the Bolivian Wilderness; Skirting the Gran Chaco; Southward Through Guarani Land.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.