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Title:
The Andes of Southern Peru
Geographical Reconnaissance along the Seventy-Third Meridian
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif, The University of Florida Digital
Collections and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Andes of Southern Peru" by Isaiah Bowman is a geographical account written in the early 20th century. The work details a reconnaissance of the Peruvian Andes, particularly along the 73rd meridian, exploring the region’s diverse climates, topographies, and human interactions. It focuses on the environmental and cultural variances across short distances within the Andes and delves into the experiences of various individuals living there, each representing different facets of Peruvian life. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the context of the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911, led by the author. Bowman highlights the geographical challenges faced by the expedition while surveying the mountainous terrain and the distinct characteristics of the communities they encountered. Through the accounts of four individuals—a forest dweller, an eastern valley planter, a highland shepherd, and a coastal planter—he illustrates the multifaceted human geography of Peru. Each character reveals insights into their respective lifestyles and interactions with their environment, reflecting broader themes of isolation, economic potential, and the impacts of colonial legacies on indigenous populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Bowman, Isaiah, 1878-1950
EBook No.: 42860
Published: Jun 2, 2013
Downloads: 395
Language: English
Subject: Yale Peruvian Expedition (1911)
Subject: Physical geography -- Peru
Subject: Human geography -- Peru
Subject: Geology -- Andes
Subject: Peru -- Geography
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Andes of Southern Peru
Geographical Reconnaissance along the Seventy-Third Meridian
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif, The University of Florida Digital
Collections and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Andes of Southern Peru" by Isaiah Bowman is a geographical account written in the early 20th century. The work details a reconnaissance of the Peruvian Andes, particularly along the 73rd meridian, exploring the region’s diverse climates, topographies, and human interactions. It focuses on the environmental and cultural variances across short distances within the Andes and delves into the experiences of various individuals living there, each representing different facets of Peruvian life. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the context of the Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911, led by the author. Bowman highlights the geographical challenges faced by the expedition while surveying the mountainous terrain and the distinct characteristics of the communities they encountered. Through the accounts of four individuals—a forest dweller, an eastern valley planter, a highland shepherd, and a coastal planter—he illustrates the multifaceted human geography of Peru. Each character reveals insights into their respective lifestyles and interactions with their environment, reflecting broader themes of isolation, economic potential, and the impacts of colonial legacies on indigenous populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Bowman, Isaiah, 1878-1950
EBook No.: 42860
Published: Jun 2, 2013
Downloads: 395
Language: English
Subject: Yale Peruvian Expedition (1911)
Subject: Physical geography -- Peru
Subject: Human geography -- Peru
Subject: Geology -- Andes
Subject: Peru -- Geography
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.