THE OLD AND NEW PERU (First Edition)
Book Description
                        The full title of this work is : THE OLD AND THE NEW PERU - A STORY OF THE ANCIENT INHERITANCE AND THE MODERN GROWTH AND ENTERPRISE OF A GREAT NATION. As the 'Contents' page indicates this is a comprehensive appraisal of the history, culture & economy of this fascinating South American country up to the time of publication (1908). There is considerable detail given to the role of mining in the economy. The author was a Member of the Geographical Society of America, Geographical Society of Brazil, & various other academic institutionsIns.
                    
                                    
                        Author
                        Marie Robinson Wright
                    
                    
                                        
                        Date
                        1908 (First Edition)
                    
                    
                                        
                        Binding
                        Red cloth over boards with elaborate embossed design & gilt title to front cover, gilt titles and gilt heraldic design to spine
                    
                    
                                        
                        Publisher
                        George Barrie (Philadelphia) ; C D Cazenove (London)
                    
                    
                                        
                        Illustrator
                        Numerous black/white photographs as full page plates & within the text
                    
                    
                                        
                        Condition
                        VG- (Very slight scuffing to head & base of spine)
                    
                    
                                        
                        Pages
                        456
                    
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