À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde. Tome 1 / Portugal, Sénégal, Brésil, Uruguay, République Argentine, Chili, Pérou.

Name: À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde. Tome 1 / Portugal, Sénégal, Brésil, Uruguay, République Argentine, Chili, Pérou.
Author: Ernest Michel

By Ernest Michel

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The narrative recounts an extended circumnavigation focused on southern-hemisphere lands and adjacent regions, combining detailed itineraries and practical advice with on-the-ground reporting. It alternates route proposals and ticket-cost comparisons with descriptions of ports, landscapes, local industries, and everyday customs; it discusses economic conditions and migration patterns and offers preparation tips such as learning basic local languages and securing letters of introduction. Descriptive episodes portray markets, craftwork, and social encounters, and the material is arranged into volumes that treat successive geographic sectors.

About the Author

Ernest Michel

Ernest Michel was a French traveler and author known for his detailed accounts of his journeys in the Southern Hemisphere. His notable work, "À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde," is published in two volumes, where he chronicles his explorations through various countries including Brazil, Argentina, and Australia. Michel's writings provide insights into the cultures and landscapes he encountered, reflecting the spirit of adventure and discovery characteristic of 19th-century travel literature.