Geography Of The Central Andes: A Handbook To Accompany The La Paz Sheet Of The Map Of Hispanic America On The Millionth Scale (1922)

""Geography of the Central Andes"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Alan G. Ogilvie in 1922. The book is intended to accompany the La Paz Sheet of the Map of Hispanic America on the Millionth Scale. It provides a detailed overview of the geography, geology, climate, flora, fauna, and human settlements of the Central Andes region, which spans across several South American countries including Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Central Andes. The first chapter provides a brief history of the region and its people, followed by chapters on the physical geography of the area, including the Andean mountain range, the Altiplano plateau, and the Atacama Desert.The subsequent chapters delve into the various ecosystems and habitats found in the region, including the high-altitude grasslands, the cloud forests, and the tropical rainforests. The book also covers the unique flora and fauna of the region, including the llamas, alpacas, vicu�����as, and guanacos, as well as the various bird species found in the Andes.The final chapters of the book focus on the human settlements in the region, including the indigenous communities and their traditional ways of life, as well as the modern cities and towns that have developed in the area. The book also includes detailed maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geography of the Central Andes.Overall, ""Geography of the Central Andes"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the geography, history, and culture of this fascinating region of South America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.