02290cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000100010610000330011624501750014926400510032430000470037533600260042233700260044833800360047450000310051050802100054152010970075153400450184865300350189385600430192899900170197159062UtSlPG20260610134348.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF34011 aSmith, Archibald,d1798-187010aPeru as It Is, Volume 1 (of 2) :bA Residence in Lima, and Other Parts of the Peruvian Republic, Comprising an Account of the Social and Physical Features of That Country 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-03-15  aE-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (https://www.hathitrust.org/)  a"Peru as It Is, Volume 1" by Archibald Smith is a detailed geographical and sociocultural account of Peru written in the early 19th century. The text focuses on the author's experiences and observations made during over ten years of residence in the Peruvian capital of Lima and surrounding areas, exploring various physical and social aspects of the country.   At the start of the narrative, Smith outlines the geographical boundaries of Peru and describes the distinct climate of its coastal regions, characterized by a bounty of arid landscapes alongside vibrant valleys. He shares insights into the effects of the climate on both flora and fauna—including the enervating impact on the local populace—and makes keen observations about the day-to-day lives of various social classes in Lima. The initial chapters provide a foundation for understanding the complexities of life in Peru, addressing topics from the weather and agricultural practices to the cultural practices and beliefs surrounding health, dietary habits, and local customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPeru -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59062  c99888d99888