Central America, the land where Latin flourished
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Book Introduction
Chae Kyung-seok, an expert in remote travel who told the deep stories of South America through his previous work, “10 Million Hours Latin, 1 Million Hours South America,” has now traveled to Central America after leaving South America.
This is the second humanities travelogue, “Central America, the Land Where Latin Flourished.”
Set against the dazzling natural backdrop of Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula, and Belize, the story of Central America, full of joy and sorrow, unfolds vividly, as if watching a drama.
From the mysteries of the Mayan civilization to the tragedy of oil, the romance of Hemingway, the legend of the golden city of El Dorado, and the disappearance of the past held in the eyes of our beautiful Earth.
Stories that are not shown on the map are piling up one by one.
Let's take a step into the unknown.
The story of a traveler who hears the city whisper with each step will serve as an excellent guide for travelers dreaming of a trip to Latin America.
This is the second humanities travelogue, “Central America, the Land Where Latin Flourished.”
Set against the dazzling natural backdrop of Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula, and Belize, the story of Central America, full of joy and sorrow, unfolds vividly, as if watching a drama.
From the mysteries of the Mayan civilization to the tragedy of oil, the romance of Hemingway, the legend of the golden city of El Dorado, and the disappearance of the past held in the eyes of our beautiful Earth.
Stories that are not shown on the map are piling up one by one.
Let's take a step into the unknown.
The story of a traveler who hears the city whisper with each step will serve as an excellent guide for travelers dreaming of a trip to Latin America.
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index
prolog
ROUTE 1 Colombia, the Jewel of Latin America
Bogotá, a place of passion fueled by history and culture
Spain's Passing Glory
The dream of a lost South American empire
Following in the footsteps of Pablo and Botero
Land of Salt, Legend of Gold
Cartagena, the Pearl of the Caribbean
A city that embraces the Spanish sunset
The Tragedy of the Inquisition
Paradise at noon, sunset beyond the city walls
The Transformation of the Latin American Church: Medellin
Cross and Sword
Latin America, the blessed land of the Gospel
The Episcopal Conference of Medellin, which divided the great stream of history
Pablo Escobar, the drug lord who dreamed of becoming Bolívar
ROUTE 2: Venezuela, the Land of Oil
Venezuela, the flag bearer of resistance and anti-Americanism
The Oil Curse and Venezuela's Crisis
Flag of Resistance, Hugo Chavez
The Fall of a Hero
Angel Falls, the breath of the primordial spirit hanging in the sky
Exploring the deep abyss of the Amazon
The farm fence becomes a border
The hazy pearl of the Amazon
ROUTE 3: Costa Rica, the paradise of ecotourism
A peaceful country that disbanded its military and invested in education.
A country where nature and humans coexist
Traces and Mysteries of Maritime Civilization
Monteverde, the mecca of naturalism
Finding answers to change the world in nature
Quakers who turned their backs on the United States and chose Costa Rica
Costa Rica's Natural Ecology Tour
A fairy tale in the forest, a tree house
Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal, a treasure trove of life
Tamarindo Coast, a maze of mangrove forests
ROUTE 4 The Heart of the Maya, Guatemala
Tikal, the birthplace of the Mayan civilization
Maya's disappearance
The Rebirth of Maya
Time Stopped, Acropolis Square
The most beautiful lake in the world, Atitlan
Brave New World
Choose to disappear on your own
Beauty that emerged from pain: San Pedro Volcano
Antigua, a city that offers peace
Where time stands still, the Santo Domingo Hotel
The city chosen by God
Tragedy and Responsibility in Wonderland
ROUTE 5: Mexico, a city of passion and sorrow
Mexico City, the heart of Mesoamerica
Hearing Whispers in the City of Stories
In search of the roots of the Aztecs and Aztlan
Ice Ages and Migration of Civilizations
Mexico, a country with a tragic history
Teotihuacan, the cradle of Latin American civilization
The tragedy of human sacrifice
Pyramids resembling the moon and sun
Sogalo Square, where the glory of an era remains
Chihuahua, the city that lit the torch of Mexican independence
Pancho Villa and the 42 Missing College Students
Mexican version of the Three Kingdoms, the Mexican Civil War
Heroes who dreamed of Mexican independence
ROUTE 6: Cuba, a passionate romance toward freedom
Havana, the city of romance
For whom the bell tolls
Walking through the city of romance following Hemingway
Havana, the city of revolution
Havana Castle, a Spanish fortress
Rum and Cigars, City of Revolution
Organic farming site, Vinales
The wounds left by the Catholic Church
Cuba's socialist revolution
Developing organic farming and unique medical technologies
Santa Clara, the city that remembers Che Guevara
The noble revolutionary spirit left behind by Che Guevara
A revolution accomplished with passion
Dreaming of eternal progress towards victory
ROUTE 7 Chasing the Mysteries of the Mayan Civilization, Yucatan Peninsula and Belize
The Yucatan Report: A Record of the Day the Maya Disappeared
Maya's Day of Disappearance
Rediscovering Maya
Chichen Itza, the land where the Maya blossomed anew
Another face of Maya
America's fortunes began at Chichen Itza
A place that holds memories of the mass extinction
Belize Blue Hole, a gateway to the underworld
Tulum, the Mayan passage
In search of the gift Maya left behind
Maya Forest, Exploration into the Unknown
Blue Hole, the Eye of the Earth
Epilogue
ROUTE 1 Colombia, the Jewel of Latin America
Bogotá, a place of passion fueled by history and culture
Spain's Passing Glory
The dream of a lost South American empire
Following in the footsteps of Pablo and Botero
Land of Salt, Legend of Gold
Cartagena, the Pearl of the Caribbean
A city that embraces the Spanish sunset
The Tragedy of the Inquisition
Paradise at noon, sunset beyond the city walls
The Transformation of the Latin American Church: Medellin
Cross and Sword
Latin America, the blessed land of the Gospel
The Episcopal Conference of Medellin, which divided the great stream of history
Pablo Escobar, the drug lord who dreamed of becoming Bolívar
ROUTE 2: Venezuela, the Land of Oil
Venezuela, the flag bearer of resistance and anti-Americanism
The Oil Curse and Venezuela's Crisis
Flag of Resistance, Hugo Chavez
The Fall of a Hero
Angel Falls, the breath of the primordial spirit hanging in the sky
Exploring the deep abyss of the Amazon
The farm fence becomes a border
The hazy pearl of the Amazon
ROUTE 3: Costa Rica, the paradise of ecotourism
A peaceful country that disbanded its military and invested in education.
A country where nature and humans coexist
Traces and Mysteries of Maritime Civilization
Monteverde, the mecca of naturalism
Finding answers to change the world in nature
Quakers who turned their backs on the United States and chose Costa Rica
Costa Rica's Natural Ecology Tour
A fairy tale in the forest, a tree house
Tabacon Hot Springs and Arenal, a treasure trove of life
Tamarindo Coast, a maze of mangrove forests
ROUTE 4 The Heart of the Maya, Guatemala
Tikal, the birthplace of the Mayan civilization
Maya's disappearance
The Rebirth of Maya
Time Stopped, Acropolis Square
The most beautiful lake in the world, Atitlan
Brave New World
Choose to disappear on your own
Beauty that emerged from pain: San Pedro Volcano
Antigua, a city that offers peace
Where time stands still, the Santo Domingo Hotel
The city chosen by God
Tragedy and Responsibility in Wonderland
ROUTE 5: Mexico, a city of passion and sorrow
Mexico City, the heart of Mesoamerica
Hearing Whispers in the City of Stories
In search of the roots of the Aztecs and Aztlan
Ice Ages and Migration of Civilizations
Mexico, a country with a tragic history
Teotihuacan, the cradle of Latin American civilization
The tragedy of human sacrifice
Pyramids resembling the moon and sun
Sogalo Square, where the glory of an era remains
Chihuahua, the city that lit the torch of Mexican independence
Pancho Villa and the 42 Missing College Students
Mexican version of the Three Kingdoms, the Mexican Civil War
Heroes who dreamed of Mexican independence
ROUTE 6: Cuba, a passionate romance toward freedom
Havana, the city of romance
For whom the bell tolls
Walking through the city of romance following Hemingway
Havana, the city of revolution
Havana Castle, a Spanish fortress
Rum and Cigars, City of Revolution
Organic farming site, Vinales
The wounds left by the Catholic Church
Cuba's socialist revolution
Developing organic farming and unique medical technologies
Santa Clara, the city that remembers Che Guevara
The noble revolutionary spirit left behind by Che Guevara
A revolution accomplished with passion
Dreaming of eternal progress towards victory
ROUTE 7 Chasing the Mysteries of the Mayan Civilization, Yucatan Peninsula and Belize
The Yucatan Report: A Record of the Day the Maya Disappeared
Maya's Day of Disappearance
Rediscovering Maya
Chichen Itza, the land where the Maya blossomed anew
Another face of Maya
America's fortunes began at Chichen Itza
A place that holds memories of the mass extinction
Belize Blue Hole, a gateway to the underworld
Tulum, the Mayan passage
In search of the gift Maya left behind
Maya Forest, Exploration into the Unknown
Blue Hole, the Eye of the Earth
Epilogue
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The Amazon's abundant freshwater has given birth to a vast, lush jungle that serves as the planet's lungs, producing 30 percent of the world's oxygen.
The Amazon's waters, seen from the plane heading to Angel Falls, are vast and exhilarating.
The vast wetlands with seemingly endless expanses, labyrinthine rivers, dense and vast tropical rainforests, and the meandering rivers are breathtaking.
How much life and mystery is hidden within me?
From 'Exploring the Deep Abyss of the Amazon'
I thought it was morning rain knocking on the window, but I heard someone waking me up.
When I open the door and go out, there is coffee and fruit on the table.
Early in the morning, as you sip strong coffee and watch the rain fall, a clear energy rises in the forest.
Birds are busily coming and going for breakfast, wondering who has placed the bananas on the small shelf hanging in the corner.
It's a beautiful way to wake up in the morning.
The chirping of birds and the gentle sound of rain, a cup of strong coffee, biscuits, and a plate of fruit.
A breakfast prepared for me is better than the boasts of the rich.
From 'Tree House, A Fairy Tale in the Forest'
The inscriptions engraved all over the Plaza de Santa Clara contain the contents of a letter sent to comrades of the Revolutionary Council.
As the last sentence of the letter suggests, even at the moment of farewell, he dreamed of 'Eternal march toward victory (Hasta La Victoria Siempre)'.
From 'Dreaming of Eternal Advancement Towards Victory'
During the spring and autumn equinoxes, sunlight catches the edges of the pyramid's steps, creating shadows that resemble snakes writhing down the pyramid.
The Kukulkan Pyramid is a structure with a strong intention to express something, from the number of steps and the direction of the pyramid to the nine-tiered structure that symbolizes heaven. It is simply amazing that the pyramid was built by calculating and following the solar cycle.
From 'Another Face of Maya'
The Amazon's waters, seen from the plane heading to Angel Falls, are vast and exhilarating.
The vast wetlands with seemingly endless expanses, labyrinthine rivers, dense and vast tropical rainforests, and the meandering rivers are breathtaking.
How much life and mystery is hidden within me?
From 'Exploring the Deep Abyss of the Amazon'
I thought it was morning rain knocking on the window, but I heard someone waking me up.
When I open the door and go out, there is coffee and fruit on the table.
Early in the morning, as you sip strong coffee and watch the rain fall, a clear energy rises in the forest.
Birds are busily coming and going for breakfast, wondering who has placed the bananas on the small shelf hanging in the corner.
It's a beautiful way to wake up in the morning.
The chirping of birds and the gentle sound of rain, a cup of strong coffee, biscuits, and a plate of fruit.
A breakfast prepared for me is better than the boasts of the rich.
From 'Tree House, A Fairy Tale in the Forest'
The inscriptions engraved all over the Plaza de Santa Clara contain the contents of a letter sent to comrades of the Revolutionary Council.
As the last sentence of the letter suggests, even at the moment of farewell, he dreamed of 'Eternal march toward victory (Hasta La Victoria Siempre)'.
From 'Dreaming of Eternal Advancement Towards Victory'
During the spring and autumn equinoxes, sunlight catches the edges of the pyramid's steps, creating shadows that resemble snakes writhing down the pyramid.
The Kukulkan Pyramid is a structure with a strong intention to express something, from the number of steps and the direction of the pyramid to the nine-tiered structure that symbolizes heaven. It is simply amazing that the pyramid was built by calculating and following the solar cycle.
From 'Another Face of Maya'
--- From the text
Publisher's Review
The history and stories of the vast ocean are revealed one by one,
A map for traveling to an unknown continent
Latin America, a land where the splendor of ancient civilizations and the changing times intertwine to create a mystical hues.
Isn't it a romantic travel destination where dazzlingly wondrous nature and traces of people who changed the times come together?
Just reaching a strange continent on the other side of the world is exciting.
The author, who volunteered to be a guide to South America in his previous work, “10 Million Hours Latin, 1 Million Hours South America,” now introduces Central America, which has a different charm, beyond South America.
Embark on a cultural journey across Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula, and Belize, with a caring guide.
Like an explorer searching for hidden treasures such as the golden city of El Dorado, the pearl of the Amazon, Angel Falls, the suddenly disappeared Mayan civilization, and the Blue Hole, the eye of the Earth, you will fall in love with the charm of Latin America as you put together puzzles from the other side of the globe.
Here, a unique map unfolds, conveying the history and stories of the vast ocean in a subtle way.
The other side of the world I want to know the most right now
Walking through Central America's yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Why did the Maya, who blossomed with such a splendid culture, choose to vanish in an instant? How long did the Earth's deep, dark snow endure, seemingly sucking us in? Where did the 14-ton meteorite come from, darkening the Earth? How did the fates of Europe and the United States, surrounding Latin America, change in the face of changing times? "Central America, the Land Where Latin Flourished," is filled with fascinating historical traces.
Chae Kyung-seok, an expert in off-the-beaten-path travel, tells the story of Central America's beautiful nature, life, and historical tragedies, taking each step through culture, history, and travel.
Just as Columbus set foot on a new continent in the past, we take the path less traveled, carve out stories others have never heard, and listen to the whispers of the land with each step.
It also provides an opportunity to understand Central America more deeply than anyone else by tracking the mysteries and secret stories of the unknown world and sometimes adding imagination.
The author says that the most important things for a traveler taking his first steps into the unknown world are courage and curiosity.
Let's shake off the fear and boredom of everyday life and, filled with courage and curiosity, walk through the yesterday, today, and tomorrow of Central America on the other side of the globe.
For travelers who are tired of just skimming the surface of their travels
A humanities travel book with depth and emotion
Travel takes many forms.
Every travel destination has its own unique scent and story, so there is always a way to experience the land, sea, and sky.
In Central America, where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans murmur in deep blue and where the traces of those who shaped history remain intact, a journey that delves deeper than a superficial one is necessary.
"Central America, the Land Where Latin Flourished" lets you feel the breath of Central America.
Let us follow the author's cautious yet curious footsteps and journey through the still-veiled time and space of Central America.
As you walk along the humanities exploration path of different depths, you will be drawn to Central America and feel a sense of ecstasy.
A map for traveling to an unknown continent
Latin America, a land where the splendor of ancient civilizations and the changing times intertwine to create a mystical hues.
Isn't it a romantic travel destination where dazzlingly wondrous nature and traces of people who changed the times come together?
Just reaching a strange continent on the other side of the world is exciting.
The author, who volunteered to be a guide to South America in his previous work, “10 Million Hours Latin, 1 Million Hours South America,” now introduces Central America, which has a different charm, beyond South America.
Embark on a cultural journey across Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula, and Belize, with a caring guide.
Like an explorer searching for hidden treasures such as the golden city of El Dorado, the pearl of the Amazon, Angel Falls, the suddenly disappeared Mayan civilization, and the Blue Hole, the eye of the Earth, you will fall in love with the charm of Latin America as you put together puzzles from the other side of the globe.
Here, a unique map unfolds, conveying the history and stories of the vast ocean in a subtle way.
The other side of the world I want to know the most right now
Walking through Central America's yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Why did the Maya, who blossomed with such a splendid culture, choose to vanish in an instant? How long did the Earth's deep, dark snow endure, seemingly sucking us in? Where did the 14-ton meteorite come from, darkening the Earth? How did the fates of Europe and the United States, surrounding Latin America, change in the face of changing times? "Central America, the Land Where Latin Flourished," is filled with fascinating historical traces.
Chae Kyung-seok, an expert in off-the-beaten-path travel, tells the story of Central America's beautiful nature, life, and historical tragedies, taking each step through culture, history, and travel.
Just as Columbus set foot on a new continent in the past, we take the path less traveled, carve out stories others have never heard, and listen to the whispers of the land with each step.
It also provides an opportunity to understand Central America more deeply than anyone else by tracking the mysteries and secret stories of the unknown world and sometimes adding imagination.
The author says that the most important things for a traveler taking his first steps into the unknown world are courage and curiosity.
Let's shake off the fear and boredom of everyday life and, filled with courage and curiosity, walk through the yesterday, today, and tomorrow of Central America on the other side of the globe.
For travelers who are tired of just skimming the surface of their travels
A humanities travel book with depth and emotion
Travel takes many forms.
Every travel destination has its own unique scent and story, so there is always a way to experience the land, sea, and sky.
In Central America, where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans murmur in deep blue and where the traces of those who shaped history remain intact, a journey that delves deeper than a superficial one is necessary.
"Central America, the Land Where Latin Flourished" lets you feel the breath of Central America.
Let us follow the author's cautious yet curious footsteps and journey through the still-veiled time and space of Central America.
As you walk along the humanities exploration path of different depths, you will be drawn to Central America and feel a sense of ecstasy.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: September 1, 2018
- Page count, weight, size: 331 pages | 472g | 150*210*22mm
- ISBN13: 9791158462536
- ISBN10: 1158462530
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