. To the River Plate and back; the narrative of a scientific mission to South America . A A Country Market-Place. I The Delta n( {hv Tarana 167 of interest. Wc boarded our train, and i)assing Palermo,the Hippodrome, and Bclgrano with its pretty villasperched upon the slightly rising river-terrace, we camein less than an hour to San Fernando, a village tenantedby fishermen, longshoremen, and sailors. The popula-tion gains a livelihood from the waters, or, as boatmen,by serving the throngs of people who freciuent El Tigre,the adjacent summer resort, which is to Buenos Aireswhat Coney Is
. To the River Plate and back; the narrative of a scientific mission to South America . A A Country Market-Place. I The Delta n( {hv Tarana 167 of interest. Wc boarded our train, and i)assing Palermo,the Hippodrome, and Bclgrano with its pretty villasperched upon the slightly rising river-terrace, we camein less than an hour to San Fernando, a village tenantedby fishermen, longshoremen, and sailors. The popula-tion gains a livelihood from the waters, or, as boatmen,by serving the throngs of people who freciuent El Tigre,the adjacent summer resort, which is to Buenos Aireswhat Coney Island is to New York. Wc alighted andwere quickly driven to the dock, where a stcain-yacht,which had been put at our disposal by the authorities,was lying at the landing. The captain was awaitingour coming, the steward kindly took charge of ourluggage, and in less time than it takes to tell it, thescrew was in motion and we were backing out into thestream. The vessel was provided with a cabin capable offurnishing comfortable accommodations for the party,and the larder was well stocked. The crew
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