Andes: a Cultural History

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Introduction 1: The Venezuelan Andes 2: Colombian Andes 3: Ecuadorian Andes 4: Peruvian Andes 5: Bolivian Andes 6: Argentine and Chilean Andes.

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Full title :Andes : a Cultural History.

Summary

Introduction 1: The Venezuelan Andes 2: Colombian Andes 3: Ecuadorian Andes 4: Peruvian Andes 5: Bolivian Andes 6: Argentine and Chilean Andes.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2009.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Oxford University Press, USA
Language:eng
Publication Date:2009.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (285 pages).

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0199731071, 9780199731077
oclc:ocn958543064
LC Classification:F2212.W557 2009
Dewey Decimal:980

Introduction. An Infinity of Peaks -- Ch. 1. Adapting to the Andes: Life among the Mountains -- Ch. 2. Peru: Traces of a Lost Empire -- Ch. 3. Peru: Nostalgia and Violence -- Ch. 4. Peru: Arequipa and the Cordilleras -- Ch. 5. Peru/Ecuador: Cajamarca and the Inca's Head -- Ch. 6. Ecuador: Quito and the Volcanoes -- Ch. 7. Ecuador: Fear and Loathing in the Sierra -- Ch. 8. Bolivia/Peru: Tiahuanaco, Titicaca and the World's Highest Capital -- Ch. 9. Bolivia: Potosi: Mountain of Silver -- Ch. 10. Argentina: Tales of the Empty Puna -- Ch. 11. Argentina/Chile: The Open Veins -- Ch. 12. Argentina/Chile: Aconcagua: Sentry of Stone -- Ch. 13. Argentina/Chile: Poets, Patriots and Prisoners -- Ch. 14. Colombia: In Search of El Dorado -- Ch. 15. Venezuela: Where the Andes Meet the Caribbean -- Index of Literary & Historical Names -- Index of Places & Landmarks.

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Andes Region Andes Region -- Civilization Andes Region -- History Andes Region -- In literature Civilization Electronic books History HISTORY / Latin America / General HISTORY / Latin America / South America Literature