Project Gutenberg 2019-10-06 Public domain in the USA. 424 Winter, Nevin O. (Nevin Otto) 1869 1936 Winter, Nevin Otto 12001769 Chile and Her People of To-day An Account of the Customs, Characteristics, Amusements, History and Advancement of the Chileans, and the Development and Resources of Their Country Chile and Her People of Today Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Chile and Her People of To-day" by Nevin O. Winter is a comprehensive account of the culture, customs, and history of Chile, likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich heritage of Chileans and offers insights into the geographical and social dynamics that have shaped the nation. Winter delves into Chile’s history, eating habits, and the characteristics that distinguish its people, aiming to provide a vivid portrayal of this unique South American country. At the start of the text, the author introduces the intricate geography of Chile, emphasizing its long and narrow shape, and how its diverse climate influences the lifestyle of its inhabitants. He recounts Chile's early history, including the expeditions led by Spanish conquistadors like Diego de Almagro and Pedro de Valdivia, and outlines the fierce resistance from the indigenous Araucanian tribes. The opening portion highlights Chile's natural resources, outlining its fertile valleys and vast mineral wealth, and sets the stage for an exploration of the national identity shaped by both its stunning landscapes and tumultuous history. Winter aims to illustrate how the legacy of independence and self-reliance defines the Chilean spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Chile National characteristics, Chilean F3051 Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 625541 2025-07-24T06:26:30.429517 text/html 590628 2024-10-17T14:05:27 text/html 4123438 2025-07-24T06:26:40.716475 application/epub+zip 4129019 2025-07-24T06:26:32.598478 application/epub+zip 288091 2025-07-24T06:26:31.383453 application/epub+zip 4114848 2025-07-24T06:26:46.627463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4043885 2025-07-24T06:26:39.376487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400825 2022-09-27T09:44:56.954830 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 517378 2025-07-24T06:26:29.031471 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 497454 2024-10-17T14:05:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16806 2025-07-24T06:26:46.787376 application/rdf+xml 21925 2025-07-24T06:26:31.530456 image/jpeg 3516 2025-07-24T06:26:31.452478 image/jpeg 3781336 2025-07-24T06:26:30.634513 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog