Author Description

“Waikna; or Adventures on the Mosquito Shore†is a vivid account of travel and adventure in Central America during the mid-19th century. Written by Samuel A. Bard, this narrative immerses the reader in the exotic landscapes and cultures of the Mosquito Coast. Bard's engaging prose brings to life the people, customs, and challenges encountered during his explorations. Originally published in 1855, this edition preserves the authenticity of Bard's experiences, offering valuable insights into the history and ethnography of the region. Discover a captivating journey filled with danger, discovery, and the allure of the unknown. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.