Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 15, No. 89, May, 1875

"Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 15, No. 89" by Various, is a compilation of writings including a travel account of a Frenchman named M. Forgues, venturing from Buenos Ayres up the Paraná River into Paraguay. The compilation illustrates the culture and setting of that time, contemplating themes of discovery and the effects of weather on travel. The magazine begins by dropping the reader into the gloomy environment of Buenos Ayres during the wet season, explaining how the foreign population deals with humidity and being stuck inside. M. Forgues communicates his strong desire to get away from the unpleasant weather by agreeing to collect a debt in Paraguay. The account then shifts to a lively portrayal of the scenery along the Paraná River, focusing on its natural appeal, historical importance, and the current challenges of the local people after a war.