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VON TSCHUDI, Dr. J. J. Travels in Peru, during the Years 1838-1842, On the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests. Translated from the German by Thomasina Ross. N.Y.: Wiley & Putnam, 1847. 1st American ed. xi, 354pp. A very good copy in new calf-backed marbled boards. Dr. Von Tschudi's book is especially valuable for its descriptions of the fauna and flora of the area.
Travels in Peru during the Years 1838-1842, on the Coast, in the Sierras, across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests. Translated from the German by Thomasina Ross by (Peru) Tschudi, Dr. J.J. von - 1849
by (Peru) Tschudi, Dr. J.J. von
Travels in Peru during the Years 1838-1842, on the Coast, in the Sierras, across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests. Translated from the German by Thomasina Ross
by (Peru) Tschudi, Dr. J.J. von
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New York: George P. Putnam, 1849. New Edition. xi, 354 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original blind stamped green cloth, head of spine chipped, some internal foxing, else very good. New Edition. xi, 354 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Preface by Thomasina Ross. Tschudi was the first Europeon to tarvel to much of the wilder parts of Peru.
- Bookseller Independent bookstores (US)
- Format/Binding Xi, 354 pp. 1 vols. 8vo
- Book Condition Used - Original blind stamped green cloth, head of spine chipped, some internal foxing, else very good
- Quantity Available 1
- Edition New Edition
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher George P. Putnam
- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 1849
- Keywords South America