Publisher's Synopsis
""Across South America"" is a travelogue written by Hiram Bingham, an American explorer, about his journey from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lima, Peru. The book provides a detailed account of his travels through the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and various other regions of South America. Bingham describes the people he meets along the way, the landscapes he encounters, and the challenges he faces during his journey. He also discusses the history and culture of the countries he visits, including the Inca civilization and the Spanish conquest. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th-century exploration and provides valuable insights into the geography, culture, and history of South America.1911. By Way of Potosi With notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru and 80 illustrations and maps. Contents: Pernambuco and Bahia; Rio, Santos, and Brazilian Trade; Buenos Aires; Argentine Independence and Spanish-American Solidarity; The Tucuman Express; Through the Argentine Highlands; Across the Bolivian Frontier; Tupiza to Cotagaita; Escara to Laja Tambo; Potosi; Sucre, the De Jure Capital of Bolivia; The Road to Challapata; Oruro to Antofagasta and Valparaiso; Santiago and the First Pan-American Scientific Congress; Northern Chile; Southern Peru; La Paz, the De Facto Capital of Bolivia; The Bolivia Railway and Tiahuanaco; Cuzco; Sacahuaman; The Inca Road to Abancay; The Climb to Choqquequirau; Choqquequirau; Abancay to Chincheros; Bombon to the Battlefield of Ayacucho; Ayacucho to Lima; and Certain South American Traits.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
