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100 1 _aTschudi, Johann Jakob von,
_d1818-1889
245 1 0 _aTravels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-10-03
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller 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.)
520 _a"Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes" by Dr. J. J. von Tschudi is a travelogue and natural history account written in the mid-19th century. The work covers the author's journey through various regions of Peru, providing detailed observations about the geography, flora, fauna, and the lives of the local inhabitants. It offers insights into an era of exploration and scientific inquiry, reflecting the author's experiences and findings during his travels. The opening of the narrative details Dr. Tschudi's embarkation from Havre and the subsequent challenges faced during a long sea voyage, plagued by storms and hardships. Upon reaching the Island of Chiloe, he provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, climate, and the local people's conditions, emphasizing their poverty and unique agricultural practices. His fascination with zoology is evident as he recounts his observations of local wildlife, including the Gyr-Falcon and other species. The introduction sets the stage for a broader exploration of Peru's diverse environments, cultures, and natural history, inviting readers to join in the detailed journey that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPeru -- Description and travel
653 _aLima (Peru) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aRoss, Thomasina
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26745
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