LONG, William Simon.
Five Thousand Miles Around the Southern Cross: A Popular Review of Life and Customs in Cuba, Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Ancient Yucatan, with a Survey of the Great Panama Canal.
First Edition of Five Thousand Miles Around the Southern Cross; lengthily inscribed by William Simon Long
Camden, NJ: The Long Photographic Art Studios, 1912.
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Item Number: RRB-148826
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First edition of this early twentieth century travelogue of Caribbean islands and Latin American countries. Quarto, original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front panel, triple ruling stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, illustrated with a map, a chart, and mounted sepia toned gelatin silver prints. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "My dear Mark: I know you will find many familiar shots in this little volume, and I trust my description will receive your commendation. Best wishes from your friend, William S. Long Christmas, 1912." In very good condition.
Five Thousand Miles Around the Southern Cross by William Simon Long is a richly produced travelogue chronicling the author’s three-month journey through Cuba, Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the Yucatán, framed by the geopolitical optimism surrounding the opening of the Panama Canal. Intended to foster greater understanding among the nations of the Western Hemisphere, the book reflects Long’s belief that closer commercial and cultural ties between the Americas were both possible and desirable. With vivid, often lyrical descriptions, Long captures the landscapes, urban life, and social customs of each region, balancing tourist observation with historical background. His portrayals range from Havana’s glittering boulevards and working-class neighborhoods to the animated markets of Montego Bay and the lively plazas of Barranquilla. In San José, he is struck by the city’s modernity, while his time in Mexico includes detailed commentary on rail travel and a culminating focus on the ruins of ancient Yucatán.
Five Thousand Miles Around the Southern Cross: A Popular Review of Life and Customs in Cuba, Jamaica, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Ancient Yucatan, with a Survey of the Great Panama Canal.
$975.00
In Stock
