Historical and descriptive narrative of twenty years' residence in South America (Vol 2 of 3) Containing travels in Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia; with an account of the revolution, its rise, progress, and results

"A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America" by William Bennet Stevenson is an early 19th-century recollection of the author’s adventures across Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia, giving readers insight into society, business, and the revolutionary changes occurring in those countries. Opening with a trip to the Vinto farm, the book provides a detailed look at Peruvian agriculture; describing livestock farming, crop cultivation, and the customs of the native population, with a focus on celebrations and funerals, Stevenson highlights the local traditions and the cultural importance of farming practices and foods in community life and rituals. Stevenson’s narrative style sets the stage for a fact-based analysis of South American life and the major events that shaped the area throughout his two-decade-long stay.