Travel to South America

Travel to México

Compiled by Jessica Knight, May 2004, under the supervision of Cristina Favretto.

Many of the books mentioned in this bibliography were donated by Dr. Thomas M. Davies. To find out more information about him or his collection please see his website.

South America; General Travel

Anderson, Isabel. Circling South America. Boston: Marshall Jones, 1928.
Description: xvii, 214 p. : map, plates. ; 23 cm.
LC Subject South America -- Description and travel.
F2223 .A542 1928

The author dedicates this book to fellow tourists. He travels on the Laconia, the second cruise ship ever to circle South America, going through the canal and straits of Magellan which is over 14,000 nautical miles. Anderson offers advice on what to bring, wear, and see as well as providing a small amount of historical and political facts. Many black and white illustrations included.

Black, William Harman. The Real 'Round South America. London, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & co., ltd., [c1924].
Description: x, 244 p. front., ill. 21 cm.
Notes: "Coat of arms of Francisco Pizarro" on front lining-paper; map on back lining-paper. Printed in the United States of America."
"South America bibliography": p. 238-241
LC Subject: South America -- Description and travel.
F2223.B68 1924

Black discusses a "new way" to South America which makes it easier for people to travel there. Instead of going from New York to Buenos Aires, one can actually just travel through the Andes. He spends thirty two days on ships, six days on trains, two days in an automobile, and one day in an American hydro-aero plane. Black also discusses interviews he had with civilians and government officials.

Boyce, William Dickson. Illustrated South America; a Chicago Publisher's Travels and Investigations in the Republics of South America, with 500 Photographs of People and Scenes From the Isthmus of Panama to the Straits of Magellan. Chicago, New York, Rand, McNally & Company, 1912.
Note: Author's autograph presentation copy.
Description: 1 p. l., vii-xv, 638 p. front., illus., double maps 22 cm.
LC Subjects: South America -- Description and travel.
Panama -- Description and travel
F2223.B78 1912

Boyce attempts to give a very comprehensive travel account of South America. He has separated each chapter into countries, ( i.e. Chile, Bolivia, Argentina). Boyce talks about their government, population, culture, and important landmarks. A color map and black and white pictures are included.

Cameron, Charlotte, d. 1946. A Woman's Winter in South America. Boston : Small, Maynard, [1912?].
Description: 291 p. : 37 ill. ; 20 cm.
L.C. Subject: South America -- Description and travel
F2223.C181912

Charlotte Cameron presents a day-to-day account of her trip to South America. There are several black and white pictures of the boat she sails on, the train she travels on, and the people and places she sees. There are also two chapters dedicated to her living quarters in numerous hotels.

Currier, Charles Warren. Lands of the Southern Cross; A Visit to South America. Washington, D. C., Spanish-American Publication Society, 1911
Description: 401 p. incl. front. (map) plates. 20 cm.
Note: Bibliography: p. 396-401.
LC Subject: South America -- Description and travel.
F2223.C97 1911

Currier is a priest and a delegate of the Catholic University of America and provides insight on the religion of several of the South American countries. He also mentions briefly the expenses involved when traveling to South America during the early 20th century.

Curtis, William Eleroy, Between the Andes and the Ocean; An Account of an Interesting Journey Down the West Coast of South America From the Isthmus of Panama to the Straits of Magellan. Chicago, H.S. Stone and Company, 1900.
Description: 4 p. l., 442 p., 1 l. front., plates, ports. 24 cm.
Note: Cover title: From the Andes to the ocean.
LC Subjects: South America -- Description and travel.
F2213.C97 1900

This book contains very comprehensive information on the continent of South America. Curtis describes the monks and the monasteries, the Nitrate Desert and Lake Titicaca, the remarkable railways of Perú, the president of Ecuador, and Cuzco, the capital of the Incas.

Darwin, Charles.Journal of Researches into the Natural History and Geology of the Countries Visited During the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle Round the World : Under the Command of Capt. Fitz Roy. New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1884.
Description: x, 519 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Note: Includes index.
LC Subjects: Natural history Geology Voyages around the world South America -- Description and travel
QH11.D2 1884

Captain Fitz Roy chooses Darwin to accompany him on a naturalist survey of the coast of South America in 1831. Darwin employs a vivid descriptive style when describing the plants, animals, and native inhabitants of the lands he sees. Darwin also examines the geology of the countries he visits and draws far-reaching conclusions that are later published in "The Origin of Species". He is completely captivated by the diversity of the natural world and produces a very readable story, drawing conclusions based on scientific reasoning.

Domville-Fife, Charles W. (Charles William). The States of South America, the Land of Opportunity : A Complete Geographical, Descriptive, Economic and Commercial Survey. New York : The Macmillan Company, 1920.
Description: xviii, 287 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., 2 fold. maps ; 22 cm.
Subjects: South America -- Description and travel
South America -- Economic conditions
F2208.D673 1920

"After the description of each state and its principal cities an epitomized [sic] account is given of economic condition, railways, industries, foreign trade, laws related to the granting of government concessions and commercial travelers" (Introduction). Domville-Fife presents a very factual book, with virtually no "entertainment" value.

Gerstäcker, Friedrich. Gerstäcker's Travels: Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Ayres - RideThrough the Pampas - Winter Journey Across the Cordilleras - Chili -Valparaiso - California and the Gold Fields. Translated from the German of Frederick Gerstäcker London : T. Nelson, 1854.
Description: 290 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
LC Subjects: South America -- Description and travel.
California -- Description and travel
F2223.G393 1854

The author and other fellow travelers are sailing on a vessel to South America in search of gold. Gerstäcker is very detailed when he explains what his fellow passengers look and act like. He also mentioned briefly immigrants who are coming from Germany on the same vessel. Gerstäcker travels to Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Valparalso. Translated from German.

Hale, Albert. The South Americans; The Story of the South American Republics, Their Characteristics, Progress and Tendencies; With Special Reference to Their Commercial Relations With the United States. Indianapolis, The Bobbs-Merrill company, 1907.
Description: 361 p. front., plates, maps. 23 cm.
Note: Plates printed on both sides
Subject(s) South America -- Description and travel
South America -- History
F2208.H16 1907

This general history of South America gives detailed information about all of the major parts of the continent. Hale provides population, culture, transportation, and political issues of each country. Black and white illustrations are incorporated

Halsey, Abram Woodruff. Panamá to Paraná. New York : The Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., 1916.
Description: 76 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
LC Subjects: Missions -- South America
Missions -- Panama
South America -- Description and travel.
F2223.H35 1916

"For ten days three hundred representatives from all of the Americas, a few from abroad, gave undivided attention to the study of religious problems in Latin America." Halsey has the book divided into five chapters. These include studies from: Panama to Lima, Lima to Santiago, Santiago to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro and Rio de Janeiro to Curityba, Paraná.

Harrison, Edith Ogden. Below the Equator, The Story of a Tour Through the Countries of South America. Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1918.
Description: 8 p. l., 288 p. front., plates. 20 cm.
LC Subjects: South America -- Description and travel.
F2217.H32 1918

Throughout this small book, Harrison demonstrates her appreciation of South America and its people. She consistently notes the changes in customs as she visits different cities. Harrison's journey of the South Seas starts off at the Isthmus of Panama; she eventually she visits La Paz and provides a very vivid description of Lake Titicaca.

Humboldt, Alexander von. Aspects of Nature, in Different Lands and Different Climates; with Scientific Elucidations. Philadelphia, Lea and Blanchard, 1850
Description: ixp.,3 l.,[25]-475 p.
LC Subjects: Science
Physical geography
South America -- Description and travel
Botany -- Morphology.
Q171.H87 1850

The author is a scientist who travels to South America and combines his appreciation of the country with his field of study. According to Humboldt, "It is without difficulty that I present to the public a series of papers which took their origin in the presence of natural scenes of grandeur or of beauty on the ocean, in the forests of the Orinoco, in the Steppes of Venezuela, and in the mountains of Perú and México.

Koebel, W. H. (William Henry). The South Americans.
New York, Dodd, Mead and company, 1915.
Description: 366 p. ill. 23 cm.
Note: Map on front lining-papers
Subjects: South America -- Description and travel
South America -- Economic conditions
F2223.K78 1915

Koebel presents a book with all the information you need to know about South America during 1915. He covers modern technology, plants, minerals, animals, culture, religion, government, and exports and imports. The book is very clear and easy to read.

Lochemes, Mary Frederick, Sister. We Saw South America : A Diary of Two Franciscan Nuns. Milwaukee : The Bruce Publishing Company, 1946.
Description: xii, 308 p. : plates, ports. ; 21 cm.
Note: Signed by the author
Subject: South America -- Description and travel
F2223.L82 1946

In the editor's note, it suggests, "Tale of two lively American women taking in the activity of the crowded city streets and squares, the teeming markets and shops but also the ocean beaches and mountains and put all in their published diary". The sisters also visited many schools and hospitals.

Mackellar, C. D. A Pleasure Pilgrim in South America. London, J. Murray, 1908
Description: xii, 408 p. front., 32 plates, fold. map. 23 cm.
LC Subject: South America -- Description and travel
F2223.M15 1908

This book gives good insight to the issues of racism during the beginning of the twentieth century. Mackellar talks about his feelings and those of other passengers around him on the journey to South America. Aboard the vessel are many different types of people and he addresses British thoughts of African Americans on their way to the West Indies and of the natives that they will soon meet.

Peck, Anne Merriman. Roundabout South America, by Anne Merriman Peck, illustrated by the author.Publisher New York and London, Harper & brothers, 1940.
Description: x p., 2 l., 3-359 p. illus., plates. 23 cm.
Note: "Third edition."
Illustrated lining-papers Bibliography: p. 352-35
Subject: South America -- Description and travel
F2223.P34 1940a

"Miss Peck writes a lovely account of her recent trip from Panama through Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. She describes large modern cities and primitive villages" (Editors note). Peck travels by plane, bus, and train.

Peck, Annie Smith. The South American Tour: A Descriptive Guide. New York : G. H. Doran, 1916.
Description: x, 398 p., [48] leaves of plates : ill., fold. col. map ; 22 cm.
Note: Includes index and bibliography : p. 383-389.
Subject: South America -- Description and travel
F2223.P36 1916

Peck combines a historical story of South America (including notes on culture and religion) with a tourist guide to its spectacular landmarks and destinations.

Pepper, Charles Melville. Panama to Patagonia: The Isthmian Canal and the West Coast Countries of South America. London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1906.
Description: xx p., 1 l., 398 p., 1 l., [35] leaves of plates : front., 2 port., 4 fold. maps ; 23 cm.
Subjects: South America -- Description and travel
Panama -- Description and travel
F2213.P42 1906a

This book describes the effect of the construction of the Panama Canal on the west coast countries of South America from the year 1905. Pepper covers all the basic travel questions such as what to pack, what places to visit, and provides information on the culture.

Ray, George Whitfield. Through Five Republics on Horseback; Being an Account of Many Wanderings in South America. Cleveland, Ohio, C. Hauser, 1920
Description: 277 p. front., map. 21 cm.
Notes: Argentine republic, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay
Subject: South America -- Description and travel
F2223 .R26 1920

Ray is a missionary who expresses his passion for what he calls a "neglected continent." The scenes he depicts are glimpses into the social, political, and religious conditions prevailing in the republics of South America.

Rothery, Agnes. South America; The West Coast and The East. Boston, New York, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1930.
Description: xvi p., 1 l., 294 p. front., plates. 22 cm.
Notes: Maps on lining-papers "Brief bibliography": p. [291]-294
Subject: South America -- Description and travel
F2223.R85 1930

Rothery examines the positive changes in travel to South America that have occurred over the years. She talks about the latest cruise ships (1930) and how people can enjoy swimming pools and champagne while they travel. Some of the places Rothery visits are, Cuzco, Perú, and Chile.

Ruhl, Arthur Brown. The Other Americans; the Cities, the Countries, and Especially the People of South America. New York, C. Scribner's sons, 1908.
Description: xi, 321 p., front., 23 pl., map. 22 cm.
Note: "Chapters I-IX of this book originally appeared as a series of articles in 'Collier's' under the general title 'The other Americans.' Chapters X-XIII, with the exception of portions of the last two chapters, which were printed as separate articles in 'Collier's,' were published in 'Scribner's magazine.'"-- Author's note.
LC Subject: South America -- Description and travel.
F2223.R93

Ruhl demonstrates that there is another beautiful country beyond our U.S. borders. For example, he states, "People have assumed that there was such a place- vaguely comic and bizarre, inseparably attached, somehow to the words fevers and revolutions." He would like to distinguish between fact and fiction when it comes to South America. Black and white illustrations are included.

Sears, Anna Wentworth. Two on a Tour in South America. Illustrated with photographs by the author. New York London, D. Appleton and company, 1913.
Description: 4 p. l., 311 [1] p. front., plates. 21 cm.
Note: Maps on lining-papers
Subject: South America -- Description and travel
F2223.S43 1913

Sears presents more of a story than a reference book. She includes word for word conversations between her and her husband. Sears expresses doubt before arriving to South America but as the story continues the reader can note their changing opinions as they start to see all of the culture and history of South America.

Sherwood, Frederick Augustus. Glimpses of South America. With many illustrations from photographs. New York, The Century co., 1920
Description: viii p., 2 l., 3-406 p. illus. (incl. maps) 24 cm
Subject: South America -- Description and travel
F2223.S55 1920

Sherwood lived in South America for a long period of time and had his journal published so that other travelers could get a better feel for South America. He discusses the highways, shops, and churches of all the various countries and cities. Sherwood also visits Iquique, Antofagasta, and the Nitrate Desert among many other places.

Stefanich, Juan, b. Hacia la Cumbre. Asunción : H. Kraus, 1914.
Description: ix, 200 p. : 22 cm.
Notes: "Publicada por el 'Centro Estudiantil'."
"Juan Stefanich Delegado del Paraguay al III Congreso Internacional de Estudiantes Americanos, Lima, Julio 1912."
Subjects: Congreso Internacional de Estudiantes Americanos (3d: 1912: Lima)
South America -- Description and travel
F2223.S85 1914

This book is written by an international student traveling by boat to South America with five other colleagues and friends. His personal accounts are noted in a poetic manner and he is very detailed about the countries he visits.

Tschiffely, A. F. (Aimé Felix). Tschiffely's Ride, Ten Thousand Miles in the Saddle From Southern Cross to Pole Star. With a preface by R. B. Cunninghame Graham. New York, Simon and Schuster, 1933.
Description: xxiii, 328 p. front. (port.) plates. 24 cm.
Notes: Map and diagram on lining-papers.
"Parts of this narrative, in highly condensed form, originally appeared in the National geographic magazine."--Note
London edition (W. Heinemann, ltd.) has title: Southern cross to pole star
Subjects: South America -- Description and travel
Central America -- Description and travel
México -- Description and travel
F2223.T74 1933a

The author (an Argentine schoolmaster), travels with his two horses across most of Central and Southern America to complete the journey from Buenos Aires to Washington. Storyline is light and fun and author dedicates book to his horses.

Van Dyke, Harry Weston, b. Through South America. With an Introduction by John Barrett.New York, Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1912.
Description: 2 p. l., vii-xxiv, 446 p. front., plates, port., fold. map. 22 cm
Notes: "Historical sketch": p. 1-133
Bibliography: p. 429-431
Subjects: South America -- Description and travel
South America -- History
F2208.V24 1912

The introduction, written by John Barrett, states: "No one can read this travel story of South America without being impressed with the importance of these countries, the enjoyment and value of visiting them, and the advantages of the development of closer relationships between all of them and the United States."

Velasco del Real, D. Octavio. Viaje por la América del Sur, Impresiones y Recuerdos por D. Octavio Velasco del Real. Barcelona, R. Molinas, 1892.
Description: 395, [1] p. ill. 25 cm
Note: At head of title: Biblioteca de "La ilustración Ibérica."
Subjects: South America -- Description and travel
F2223.V44 1892

Velasco Del Real conveys his love and appreciation for South America through a great deal of description about culture and social issues and several references to geography.

Davis, Richard Harding. Three Gringos in Venezuela and Central America. New York: Harper, c1896.
Description: xi, 282 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 20 cm.
LC Subjects: Louisiana State Lottery Company
Central America -- Description and travel
Venezuela -- Description and travel
F1432.D26 1896

Davis provides a detailed narration of his trips to Venezuela and Central México. He has chapters dedicated to the Caribbean Sea, Honduras, Corinto, the Isthmus of Panama, and Caracas. Davis also touches on modern Venezuela in 1896. Book contains many black and white illustrations.

Rex Stout wrote in the introduction, "It is a simple straightforward narrative of an exciting adventure-for very few young men head for the jungle to hunt orchids, and fewer still find them and bring them back." The author and his companion board a ship and go to Ascension on the Rio Claro, and find five thousand plants of Cattleya Trianae and supply numerous pictures of their journey.

Vowell, Richard Longeville. Campaigns and Cruises, in Venezuela and New Grenada, and in the Pacific Ocean; From 1817-1830: With the Narrative of a March From the River Orinoco to San Buenaventura on the Coast of Chocò; and Sketches of the West Coast of South America From the Gulf of California to the Archipelago of Chilöe. Also, Tales of Venezuela: Illustrative of Revolutionary Men, Manners, and Incidents. London, Longman and co., 1831.
Description: 3 v. 19 cm.
Notes: The writer was in the service of Chile, 1821-1829. Vol. 2 has title: Tales of Venezuela. Part I. Containing the earthquake of Caraccas. Vol. 3 has title: Tales of Venezuela. Part II. Containing the savannas of Varinas. Authorship attributed to Capt. Richard Longeville Vowell by Luis R. Zuloaga (cf. Boletín de la Biblioteca nacional [Caracas] Jan. 1, 1925, p. 163) and by José Toribio Medina (cf. Bibliographical essays; a tribute to Wilberforce Eames, 1924, p. 81-84); to Capt. William D. Mahoney by Vicent Lecuna (cf. Cultura venezolana, June 1918, p. 84-85). LC Subjects: South America -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1806-1830
Venezuela -- Description and travel
Colombia -- Description and travel
Chile -- Description and travel
F2235.V87

Vowell, who is a soldier stationed in South America, offers this narrative of events such as small battles and revolutions, as they occurred under his observation during his residence. He provides a general description of the countries he travels to with a lot of focus on Venezuela. Vowell presents an officer's view of the countries and their people.

Beltrán, Miriam. Cuzco : Window on Perú. New York : Knopf, 1970.
Description: 221, iv p. : ill., maps. ; 22 cm.
Note: Bibliography: p.219 -221
LC Subject: Cuzco (Perú) -- Description and travel
F3611.C9 B4

Beltran describes the historical city of Cuzco located in the Perúvian Andes. He includes black and white illustrations of Colonial Religious architecture, palaces, and temples.

Clark, E.B. Twelve Months in Perú. London: T.F. Unwin, 1891.
Description: xxiii, 158 p. incl. front., plates. 20 cm.
LC Subjects: Lima (Perú)-- Description and travel
Perú--Description and travel.
F3423 .C59

Clark separates his book into two parts. Part one discusses his trip from Colon to Lima. He provides a lot of historical notes including the war between the Perúvians and the Chileans. Climate and elevation of these cities and neighboring ones are also included. In part two, Clark focuses on the people of the Sierra and their cultures.

Dyott, George Miller. Silent Highways of the Jungle: Being the Record of an Adventurous Journey Across Perú to the Amazon. London: Chapman & Dodd, 1922.
Description: 319 p., [31] leaves of plates : ill., map ; 23 cm.
LC Subjects: Indians of South America-Perú.
Perú--Description and travel.
F3423 .D97 1922

Dyott begins his narration with an outline of his journey and preliminary arrangements. He describes the climates and altitudes in all of the regions he travels through from Perú to the Amazon. With vivid detail, Dyott talks about his modes of transportation, which include traveling by mule, by foot, and in a canoe. He also takes account of the natives that he meets and the land all around him. Black and white illustrations are incorporated.

Guinness, Geraldine Perú : Its Story, People, and Religion. Illustrated by Dr. H. Grattan Guinness London: Morgan & Scott, 1909.
Description: xxiv, 438 p. : ill., plates, ports, maps; 23 cm.
Note: Bibliography: p.429-432.
LC Subjects: Catholic Church -- Perú
Perú -- Description and travel
F3423 .G92 1909

Author speaks of journeys through the most historical parts of Perú. For example, she visits Lake Titicaca, the city of Lima, and Tiahuanuco. Guinness provides a lot of background on the religion of the Inca's and talks about traveling to spread Christianity.

Hutchinson, Thomas Joseph. Two Years in Perú, With Exploration of its Antiquities. With map by Daniel Barrera, and numerous illustrations. London, S. Low, Marston, Low & Searle, 1873.
Description 2 v. front., ill., port., maps 22 cm
Subjects: Perú -- Description and travel
Perú -- Antiquities
F3423.H97 1873 v.1 & v.2.

Volume one is dedicated to the casual traveler, and includes the author's visits along the coast from Arica to San Jose, to the interior of Arequipa and Ica, and then through the Valley of Jejetepeque up to Machucana. He travels by foot, railway, and boat. Volume two provides a look at the miltary situation in Perú and contains information on battles and government affairs in 1873.

Peixotto, Ernest Clifford. Pacific Shores From Panama. New York, C. Scribner's sons, 1913.
Description: xiv, 285 p. front., illus., plates. 23 cm.
LC Subjects: Pacific Coast -- Description and travel.
Latin America -- Description and travel.
Perú--Description and travel.
F2213.P37

Peixotto hopes to encourage more travel to Perú after the opening of the Panama Canal. He explores Southern Perú, Cuzco, Lake Titicaca, and touches on Bolivia. Peixotto provides vivid details on the physical characteristics of the natives and their architecture.

Renwick, A.M. Wanderings in the Perúvian Andes. London : Blackie & Son, 1939.
Description: xii, 228 p., [32] leaves of plates (1 folded) : ill., map ; 22 cm.
LC Subjects: Perú--Description and travel
Andes -- Description and travel
F3423 .R48 1939

A personal record of the authors travels in Perú over a time span of many years. Renwick describes the Andes in vivid detail and discusses Inca and Pre-Inca civilizations. He tells the reader of the historical background. There are many black and white illustrations.

Sandeman, Christopher. A Forgotten River: A Book of Perúvian Travel and Botanical Notes. London; New York: Oxford University Press, 1939.
Description: xii, 299, [1] p. : front., plates, maps (1 fold) ; 22 cm.
LC Subjects: Botany -- Perú
Perú -- Description and travel
Huallaga River (Perú)
F3423 .S23

Sandeman presents his travel and botanical notes in the form of a diary of his three month long journey through Perú. He primarily travels on foot and in a canoe and focuses mainly on the Haullaga River, from its source in the Perúvian Andes to the tropical town of Yurimaguas. Sandeman also talks about several new species of plants he finds.

Sandeman, Christopher. A Wanderer in Inca Land. New York, Scribner, 1949.
Description: 192 p. illus.,map. 30 cm.
LC Subject: Perú -- Description and travel.
F3423.S24

Sandeman supplies 191 illustrations of Pre-Incan and Incan civilization, the Great Colonial period, the War of Liberation, and characteristic scenery of plants and people. Each of these pictures has historical reference and explanation. Sandeman also provides a timeline from 1492 until 1942 and landmarks in Perú's history.

Stahl, Ferdinand Anthony, b. In the Land of the Incas. Mountain View Ca,: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1920.
Description: 301 p. : ill., port. ; 19 cm.
LC Subjects: Indians of South America-Perú-Religion
Seventh-Day Adventists-Missions-Perú.
Perú -- Description and travel.
F3430.S78 1920

With great appreciation for the Incas, Stahl presents a personal account of his trip to Mollendo, Perú from New York. The introduction is a historical account of the Incas. Throughout the book Stahl focuses on Incan suffrage. Stahl is a priest and many of his accounts are about his missionary work in Perú.

Toor, Frances. Three Worlds of Perú. New York, Crown Publishers, 1949.
Description: ix., 239 p. 73 illus. 22 cm.
Note: Bibliography p.225-229
LC Subject: Perú -- Description and travel.
F3423.T72

Toor is an experienced observer and reporter who separates Perú into three areas. These areas are: Coastal, Sierra, and Montaña. She observes the inhabitants' culture, history, customs, and religion for each region. There are numerous black and white illustrations.

Tschudi, Johann Jakob von. Travels in Perú, On the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests. New York : Barnes, 1854.
Description: xi, 354 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Notes: New addition, Book is translated from German to English.
LC Subjects: Perú -- Description and travel.
Lima (Perú) -- Description and travel
F3423.T9 1854

According to the writer of this translated edition, "It may fairly be said, that no previous writer has given so comprehensive of a picture of Perú; combining with animated sketches of life and manners, a fund of valuable information on Natural History and commerce." Author includes numerous descriptions of different local fauna.

Ullman, James Ramsey. The Other Side of the Mountain: An Escape to the Amazon. New York, Carrick & Evans, inc., 1938.
Description: 335 p., [15] leaves of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 22 cm. Note: Maps on lining-papers
LC Subjects: Perú -- Description and travel.
Amazon River.
Andes -- Description and travel.
F3423 .U55 1938

The introduction for this book is written by Brook Atkinson who states, "The narrative of his trip forms a travel book of the most unusual sort, for he went with no ulterior motive beyond the entirely laudable one of wanting to see what lay on the other side of the Andes." Ullman travels to the Amazon and the city of Iquitos.

Woods, Josephine Hoeppner Mrs. High Spots in the Andes: Perúvian Letters of a Mining Engineer's Wife. New York : G. P. Putnam's sons, 1935.
Description: xi p., 1 l., 15-320 p. : front., plates, diagr. ; 22 cm.
Note: illustrated lining papers.
LC Subjects: Perú -- Description and travel.
Bolivia -- Description and travel
Andes -- Description and travel.
F3423.W72 1935

Woods has published letters that she wrote to a friend while traveling through Perú with her husband, who was a miner. She includes descriptions of places and people along her journey. Woods also describes mining camp life in vivid detail as well as her travels to Cochabamba Valley, La Paz, Huancayo, Pulacayo, and Chojnacota.

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