** "Across South America" by Hiram Bingham is a travel journal that recounts the author’s early 20th-century expedition from Buenos Aires to Lima. Along the way, Bingham documents his encounters with many landscapes and people residing in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. The narrative begins with his departure from New York, moves through Pernambuco and Bahia, and introduces the reader to the different people and cultures of each distinct location with an emphasis on economic activities. The journey provides insight into the unique characteristics of each place, focusing on their varied people, the significance of individual ethnic populations, and their effects on local economies. **
Across South America An account of a journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosí, with notes on Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru
By Hiram Bingham
** Embark on an early 20th-century journey through South America, where a traveler explores diverse cultures, economic activities, and historical complexities from Buenos Aires to Lima.
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About the AuthorHiram Bingham III was an American academic, explorer and politician. In 1911, he publicized the existence of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu which he rediscovered with the guidance of local indigenous farmers. Later, Bingham served as the 69th Governor of Connecticut for a single day in 1925—the shortest term in history. He had been elected in 1924 as governor, but was also elected to the Senate and chose that position. He served as a member of the United States Senate until 1933.
Hiram Bingham III was an American academic, explorer and politician. In 1911, he publicized the existence of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu which he rediscovered with the guidance of local indigenous farmers. Later, Bingham served as the 69th Governor of Connecticut for a single day in 1925—the shortest term in history. He had been elected in 1924 as governor, but was also elected to the Senate and chose that position. He served as a member of the United States Senate until 1933.
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