Travel letter no. 07, Series 2
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Title
Travel letter no. 07, Series 2
Type
Text
letters (correspondence)
StillImage
sketches
Creator
Hazard, Joseph Peace, (1807-1892)
Description
In this letter to his brother and sisters, Joseph Peace Hazard writes from the steamship LaPlace about his journeys around South America. Topics include social reports; a discussion and sketch of the "Alligator Pear" [avocado]; conversations with fellow passengers (including one about transatlantic telegraph cables); and whale sightings.
Language
English
Identifier
MSS_05_3_103_26
Subject
travel writing; letters; mountains; ocean; bays; plants; fruit; animals
Coverage
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Buenos Aires;
Argentina
South America
Date Created
1867-03-01
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