Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years Residence in - South Americ

Klappentext This three-volume work! published in 1825! describes South American society and culture in the final years of Spanish colonial rule. Zusammenfassung This three-volume work! published in 1825! describes W. B. Stevenson's colourful experiences in colonial Chile! Colombia and Peru as a traveller! a prisoner! a provincial governor and a revolutionary. It gives a dramatic account of society and culture in South America as the movement for independence from Spanish rule gathered pace. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Farm of vinto, cattle, grain, &c.; 2. Visit to Caxatambo; 3. General mode of travelling from Lima to the different provinces; 4. Travels to the north of Lima; 5. Historical sketch of Caxamarca, Huaina Capac, Huascar Inca, and Atahualpa; 6. Province of Caxamarca; 7. Leave Lima for Guayaquil; 8. Productions of the province of Guayaquil; 9. Journey from Guayaquil to Quito; 10. Quito, foundation and situation; 11. Visit of the Academicians to Quito in 1736; 12. Villa of Ibarra, description; 13. Continuation of Esmeraldas; 14. Visit to Cayapas.

Product details

• Authors: W. B. Stevenson, Stevenson W. B.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.09.2011
• EAN: 9781108033657
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03365-7
• No. of pages: 454
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Latin American Studies; A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America 3 Volume Paperback Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; South America, TRAVEL / Essays & Travelogues, TRAVEL / South America / General, HISTORY / Latin America / South America, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, History of the Americas, Classic Travel Writing