The Boy Travellers in South America Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentine Republic, and Chili

"The Boy Travellers in South America" by Thomas Wallace Knox relates the late 19th-century expedition of two young adventurers, Frank Bassett and Fred Bronson, as they travel through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Argentina. Guided by their mentor, Dr. Bronson, the boys journey from New York to the Isthmus of Panama, setting off an immersive exploration of South American landscapes and cultural traditions. They travel to Panama by steamer and face unexpected events and acquire knowledge on their voyage, such as learning about the teredo ship-worm and the changing significance of trade routes. The book mixes fiction with factual reports, giving readers an educational and entertaining look at the region's locations and customs.