Lands of the Southern cross;

Lands of the Southern cross;

Author: Currier, Charles Warren, 1857-

Year: 1911

CONTENTS Chapter I. Preparing for the Voyage. South America untrodden by ordinary Tourist — Interest of a Journey — General Observations — Climate — Cost of Trip — Risks — Choice of Route — Languages — Steamship Agencies 15-23 Chapter II. The Voyage. Types of Passengers — Classes on Board — The Verdi — "We're Off" — The American Flag rare on the High Seas — Convenience of Travel Today — Our Doctor — Operation for Appendicitis — Suggestions — Contagious Diseases on Shipboard — Sports — Second Class — Incidents — Halley's Comet — The "Wireless" — Neptune's Visit 24-35 Chapter III. Arrival in Brazil. Brazilian Coast Line — First Harbingers of Land — Brazilian Ports — Harbor of Bahia — Entering a Port — Brazilian Money — Landing at Bahia — American Consulate — Modem Conveniences — Business — Religion — The Cathedral — Protestantism — Return to the Ship 36-45 Chapter IV. Rio de Janeiro. Early Rising — Splendid Sky — The Moon, Venus, and the Comet — Wonderful Harbor — Our Flag — A Bit of History — Government of Brazil — Rio de Janeiro — Churches — Great Improvement in Religion — S. Bento — Breakfast at the Abbey — The "Jornal do Bresil" — The Monroe Palace — Influence of Mr. Root — Build