The Andes of Southern Peru: Geographical Reconnaissance Along the Seventy-Third Meridian (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple
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Yale Peruvian Expedition of 1911 was essentially a reconnaissance of the Peruvian Andes along the 73rd meridian. The route led from the tropical plains of the lower Urubamba southward over lofty snow-covered passes to the desert coast at Camana. The strong climatic and topographic contrasts and the varied human life which the region contains are of geographic interest chiefly because they present so many and such clear cases of environmental control within short distances. Though we speak of isolated? mountain communities in the A ndes, it is only in a relative sense. The extreme isolation felt in some of the worlds great deserts is here unknown. It is therefore all the more remarkable when we come upon differences of customs and character in Peru to find them strongly developed in spite of the small distances that separate unlike groups of people. My division of the Expedition undertook to make a contour map of the two-hundred-mile stretch of mountain country between A bancay and the Pacific coast, and a great deal of detailed geographic and physiographic work had to be sacrificed to insure the completion of the survey. Camp sites, forage, water,-and, above all, strong boasts for the topographers difficult and excessively lofty stations brought daily problems that were always serious and sometimes critical I was so deeply interested in the progress of the topographic map that whenever it came to a choice of plans the map and not the geography was first considered. The effect upon my work was to distribute it with little regard to the demands of the problems, but I cannot regret this in view of the great value of the maps. Mr. Kai Hendriksen did splendid work in putting through two hundred miles of plane-tabling in two months under conditions of extreme difficulty.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the human geography of the Peruvian Andes, offering insights into the region's diverse populations and landscapes. The author presents a nuanced understanding of how geographic factors have shaped human life in the Andes, from the tropical rainforests to the high mountain valleys. Through the perspectives of four individuals, the reader gains a deep appreciation for the challenges and opportunities faced by the inhabitants of this extraordinary region. The book highlights the historical and environmental factors that have influenced the development of Andean societies, while also examining the impact of modern economic and political forces. Ultimately, this book provides a profound analysis of the intricate relationship between humans and their environment in one of the world's most fascinating and diverse regions. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330416938_0
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