A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America: Volume 1 [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Stevenson, W. B.

 
9781108033640: A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America: Volume 1 [Lingua Inglese]

Sinossi

This three-volume work, published in 1825, describes South American society and culture in the final years of Spanish colonial rule.

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Descrizione del libro

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.

Contenuti

1. Arrival at Mocha; 2. Leave Tucapel Viejo, and arrive at Tubul; 3. Account of cultivation of farms, &c. in Araucania; 4. Valdivia; 5. City of Conception de Mocha; 6. Sent to Talcahuano; 7. Leave Talcahuano in the Dolores; 8. Lima, origin of its name; 9. Viceroys and Archbishops of Lima; 10. Taxes, Alcavala; 11. City of Lima; 12. Particular description of parish churches; 13. The population of Lima; 14. Fruits in the gardens of Lima; 15. Visit to Pisco.

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