Historical and descriptive narrative of twenty years' residence in South America (Vol 2 of 3) : Containing travels in Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia; with an account of the revolution, its rise, progress, and results
Stevenson, William Bennet, active 1803-1825
Historical and descriptive narrative of twenty years' residence in South America (Vol 2 of 3) : Containing travels in Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia; with an account of the revolution, its rise, progress, and results Historical and Descriptive Narrative of 20 Years' Residence in South America (Vol 2 of 3) - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2017-10-19
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"A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America" by W. B. Stevenson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative is based on the author's extensive travels and experiences in several South American countries, including Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia, and it focuses on the region's cultures, economies, and the events surrounding its revolutions. The opening of the narrative details the author's visit to the farm of Vinto, presenting a vivid description of agricultural practices in Peru during this period. Stevenson observes local livestock-raising methods, the cultivation of various crops like wheat and maize, and the traditional practices of the indigenous people, including their celebrations and funerals. His observations also delve into the practicality of farming structures like tapiales and the cultural significance of food, particularly during community feasts and Indian burials. This initial segment sets the tone for a detailed and introspective exploration of life and developments in South America during the author's residency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Peru -- Description and travel Peru -- History -- War of Independence, 1820-1829 Ecuador -- Description and travel Chile -- Description and travel South America -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1806-1830
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Historical and descriptive narrative of twenty years' residence in South America (Vol 2 of 3) : Containing travels in Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia; with an account of the revolution, its rise, progress, and results Historical and Descriptive Narrative of 20 Years' Residence in South America (Vol 2 of 3) - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2017-10-19
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
"A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America" by W. B. Stevenson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative is based on the author's extensive travels and experiences in several South American countries, including Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia, and it focuses on the region's cultures, economies, and the events surrounding its revolutions. The opening of the narrative details the author's visit to the farm of Vinto, presenting a vivid description of agricultural practices in Peru during this period. Stevenson observes local livestock-raising methods, the cultivation of various crops like wheat and maize, and the traditional practices of the indigenous people, including their celebrations and funerals. His observations also delve into the practicality of farming structures like tapiales and the cultural significance of food, particularly during community feasts and Indian burials. This initial segment sets the tone for a detailed and introspective exploration of life and developments in South America during the author's residency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Peru -- Description and travel Peru -- History -- War of Independence, 1820-1829 Ecuador -- Description and travel Chile -- Description and travel South America -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1806-1830
F2201