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_aBingham, Millicent Todd, _d1880-1968 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPeru: a land of contrast |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-03-26 | ||
| 508 | _aPeter Becker, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Peru: A Land of Contrasts" by Millicent Todd Bingham is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The work explores the diverse landscapes and cultural elements of Peru, emphasizing the striking contrasts between its deserts, mountains, and jungles. The author delves into the geographical and historical significance of these areas, laying a rich backdrop for understanding the complexities of Peruvian life and history. The opening of this text introduces readers to the fundamental theme of contrast that permeates Peru, both in nature and society. Bingham describes the coastal desert's stark barrenness juxtaposed with the lush jungle and imposing Andes mountains, highlighting the harsh living conditions and extreme weather patterns. The narrative reveals the interplay of geological forces and human existence, detailing the resilience of people who inhabit such a land filled with vibrant life and ancient mysteries. Through evocative language and imagery, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Peru's multifaceted identity in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Little, Brown, and Company, 1914 |
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| 653 | _aPeru -- Description and travel | ||
| 856 | 4 | _uhttps://archive.org/details/perulandofcontra00bing | |
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