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Title:
Peru as It Is, Volume 1 (of 2)
A Residence in Lima, and Other Parts of the Peruvian Republic, Comprising an Account of the Social and Physical Features of That Country
Note: Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: E-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/)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Smith, Archibald, 1798-1870
EBook No.: 59062
Published: Mar 15, 2019
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Peru -- Description and travel
LoCC: Latin America local history: Peru
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Peru as It Is, Volume 1 (of 2)
A Residence in Lima, and Other Parts of the Peruvian Republic, Comprising an Account of the Social and Physical Features of That Country
Note: Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: E-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/)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Smith, Archibald, 1798-1870
EBook No.: 59062
Published: Mar 15, 2019
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Peru -- Description and travel
LoCC: Latin America local history: Peru
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.