A view of South America and Mexico: comprising their history, the political condition, geography, agriculture, commerce, &c. of the republics of Mexico, Guatemala, Columbia, Peru, the United provinces of South America and Chili, with a complete history of the revolution in each of these independent states
by NILES, John M
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1826 South America & MEXICO Revolution PERU Chile Simon Bolivar Guatemala
John M Niles was an important American politician who is mostly remembered for his historical account of South America and Mexico. First published in 1825, 'A View of South America and Mexico' describes geographical, agricultural, and commercial aspects of various Central and South American nations. Known as the first major description of the South American revolutions, this book was written primarily through a political lens. According to the DAB,
"Niles, a senator from Connecticut, combined considerable literary ability with his taste for politics."
This 1826 edition includes a Frontispiece portrait of Simon Bolivar.
Item number: #14069
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NILES, John M.
A view of South America and Mexico: comprising their history, the political condition, geography, agriculture, commerce, &c. of the republics of Mexico, Guatemala, Columbia, Peru, the United provinces of South America and Chili, with a complete history of the revolution in each of these independent states
New York: H. Huntington, Jr., 1826.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1
o Vol. I – iv, 211, [1]
o Vol. II – [2], 254, [2]
· References: Sabin 99547; Shaw 21697; Howes N 156
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight & secure
· Size: ~7in X 4.5in (18cm x 12cm)
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- A view of South America and Mexico: comprising their history, the political condition, geography, agriculture, commerce, &c. of the republics of Mexico, Guatemala, Columbia, Peru, the United provinces of South America and Chili, with a complete history of the revolution in each of these independent states
- Author
- NILES, John M
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight & secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- H. Huntington, Jr.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1826
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1826 South America & MEXICO Revolution PERU Chile Simon Bolivar Guatemala rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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