À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde Tome 1; Portugal, Sénégal, Brésil, Uruguay, République Argentine, Chili, Pérou.   By: Ernest Michel (1837-)

In "À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde Tome 1", Ernest Michel takes readers on a captivating journey through the southern hemisphere, exploring countries such as Portugal, Senegal, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

The book provides readers with a detailed account of the author's experiences in each country, offering vivid descriptions of the landscapes, cultures, and people he encounters along the way. Michel's engaging writing style allows readers to feel as though they are right there with him, experiencing the sights, sounds, and emotions of each new destination.

In addition to the travelogue aspect of the book, Michel also delves into the history, politics, and social issues of the countries he visits, providing readers with a well-rounded and informative perspective on each destination. His passion for exploration and discovery shines through in his writing, making this book a truly engaging and enlightening read.

Overall, "À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde Tome 1" is a fascinating and captivating travel memoir that will appeal to anyone with a love for adventure and a desire to explore the world beyond their own borders. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a literary escape to faraway lands.

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Sur la route de Londres à Brighton, un jeune Anglais monte dans mon wagon et s'assied en face de moi. Il a l'air pressé et fatigué, et accepte volontiers les petites provisions que je lui offre. Qu'est ce qui vous rend si essoufflé, lui dis je? Je viens du Mont Blanc et j'ai passé plusieurs nuits en route pour ne pas manquer le navire qui part demain pour la Nouvelle Zélande, où je vais m'établir. Vous allez donc chercher fortune? Non; j'ai mes capitaux, mais ici ils me rapportent 3%, et en Nouvelle Zélande 10%... Continue reading book >>