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Umussy – Princess of Green Hell is the uncommon story of a white man who traveled the jungle of the Amazon and discovered the love of his life within its depths. Together they started living beyond borders, between civilization and wilderness, across two continents and with two mentalities. Two lives that couldn't be more different became one inside their hearts.
Intended for any reader with an interest in the wilds of South America and the beauty...
62) Brazil
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Beautiful, vibrant, exuberant and welcoming, Brazil is truly a country to explore. From the miles of pristine and often deserted beaches along the coast to the mighty virgin forest of the Amazon, from the charm of cobbled colonial towns to the urban excitement of its busy metropolises, this guidebook will help you make the most of your visit to this magnificent country. * Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the country, including carnivals,...
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Peggy and her husband, Tim, enter Peace Corps training three weeks after their marriage. Peggy is immediately thrown into a state of depression and homesickness that only worsens as time goes on. Once in Brazil, culture shock exacerbates the situation. The outlook for the marriage and their Peace Corps service is grim until something unexpected happens.
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Lonely Planet's Best of South America is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze down on sparkling Rio de Janeiro from Pao de Acucar, spot wildlife in the Galapagos Islands, and hike the legendary Inca Trail to Machu Picchu – all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of South America and begin your journey now!
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65) Argentina Travel Guide: A Guidebook to Explore Buenos Aires, Patagonia, the Andes Mountains, Iguazu
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Explore the hidden beauty of Argentina with this essential travel guide for the modern tourist! Packed with a wealth of practical tips and advice for visiting Argentina as a first-time traveler, this brilliant handbook is a fun and tourist-friendly guide to the beautiful landscape and fascinating culture of this South American gem. From the soaring Andes mountains to the amazing Iguazu Falls and the bustling streets of their capital city, Buenos Aires,...
66) Argentina
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Immense, intense and dramatic, Argentina is a land of contrasts. From sophisticated Buenos Aires, home to grand baroque buildings and the mysteries of the tango, to the lush, jungled Iguazu Falls, down to the incredible frozen landscapes of Patagonia, Footprint's Argentina Handbook will ensure you discover the best of this incredible and varied country.• Great coverage of sights and activities, from the plazas and vineyards of Mendoza to wild and...
67) Peru
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Peru is home to more archaeological sites than any other country in South America. However, with mangroves, cloud forest, oases in the desert and glacial lakes, it is also a country of incredible natural diversity. Footprint's 9th edition Peru Handbook will guide you from spectacular and spiritual fiestas to the awe-inspiring sights of the Sacred Valley. • Great coverage of the top activities and sights in the region, including trekking, ancient...
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Traveler's Paradise - Rio: Travel Guide for Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is waiting for you so get ready!
Sandy beaches, dramatic mountains and street festivals with the sound of samba, Rio de Janeiro is every Traveler's Paradise!
With this amazing travel guide you will learn everything you need to know before going to the Marvelous City so you can live this experience to the fullest like a true local. From Ipanema Beach and the famous...
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This eBook was born in 2012 - but was originally printed (last edition - 2003). The purpose of this eBook was then – as it is now – to share our own experiences so each newcomer can find out everything he or she needs to know assembled in one place to help them de-code what may seem strange and help them understand this country, this city and its people better and quicker. In other words, to say a very warm Argentine ¡HOLA! to you and invite...
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Sprawling and strange, magical and melancholy, continually veering between triumph and disaster, Buenos Aires is an alluring city. Written entirely by residents, Time Out Buenos Aires casts an independent and critical eye on the places, people and culture that have made this metropolis great and the contemporary trends that are conspiring to make it greater still. Looking beyond the 'Paris of South America' clichés, we make sense of the confusing...
71) Argentina Travel Guide: A Guidebook to Explore Buenos Aires, Wine Country, and Much More in This
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Explore the incredible wonders of the beautiful country of Argentina with this brilliant travel guide!
Do you want to make Argentina your next must-visit holiday destination? Looking to discover more about this stunning, vibrant South American country? Then keep reading.
The second-largest country in South America, Argentina is packed with exotic wildlife, natural beauty, and a rich language and culture. Inside this book, you'll explore this amazing...
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Entre varios papeles que dejó Félix de Azara en poder de su compañero y amigo, don Pedro Cerviño, se hallaba el borrador autógrafo de su Correspondencia oficial inédita sobre los trabajos de demarcación: documento importante, que contiene la historia de las controversias suscitadas por los Comisarios portugueses, con varias observaciones sobre el tratado de 1777.En él se señalan los errores de los negociadores; sobre todo el de hacer pasar...
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Lonely Planet Buenos Aires is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch the historic sights of Plaza de Mayo, get a backstage tour of the Teatro Colon, or immerse yourself in a game of futbol; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Buenos Aires and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Buenos Aires Travel Guide: Full-color maps and images...
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Además de la violencia ejercida sobre los opositores y la instauración de un modelo que ponía en el centro de la vida social al mercado, la dictadura de Pinochet se empeñó en forjar una juventud que permitiera proyectar el "nuevo orden" por medio de organizaciones civiles que dieran pie, a medida que estos jóvenes crecieran, a partidos políticos, organizaciones empresariales, think tanks y universidades. Fue la primera vez en la historia de...
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¿Cuándo el culto a los héroes es anómalo? ¿Puede un héroe convertirse en un escollo para la comprensión de la realidad circundante? ¿Pueden sus fieles convertirlo en un santón deplorable? La mirada sobre la liturgia creada alrededor de Simón Bolívar, que contiene este libro, descubre la manipulación e irracionalidad que pueden provocar las interpretaciones que ejerce en la posteridad la imagen de un hombre sacado de la tumba a través...
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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher. Lonely Planet's Pocket Rio de Janeiro is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Swim and surf the waves while watching the parade on Ipanema Beach, take the cog train up Corcovado for stunning views and find the perfect beat at a samba club in Lapa – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart...
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At the end of World War II, Argentina was the most industrialized nation in Latin America, with a highly urbanized, literate, and pluralistic society. But over the past four decades, the country has suffered political and economic crises of increasing intensity that have stalled industrial growth, sharpened class conflict, and led to long periods of military rule. In this book, Paul Lewis attempts to explain how that happened. Lewis begins by describing...
78) María
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La novela María de Jorge Isaacs es considerada como la obra cumbre de la literatura colombiana romántica. Por su temática y estructura tiene la influencia de la corriente romántica francesa. Sin embargo, el idilio entre María y Efraín se inserta en un marco totalmente nuevo: la naturaleza del Valle del Cauca.
La trama central de la novela es el infortunado romance entre dos jóvenes. Efraín, hijo de un rico hacendado de la región del Cauca,...
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A challenge came to the Spanish Kings with the discovery of the New World . . . a challenge to the conquest of empire for Spain, of souls for "the Holy Mother Roman Catholic Church." And like the conquistadores, the Spanish padres received the challenge eagerly. Armed with breviary and crucifix, inspired by an undying faith, they went forth to conquer the legions of Satan beyond the Ocean Sea.
In South America the padres found no El Dorado, no fabled...
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Reconocida investigación historiográfica sobre procesos políticos, sociales y culturales que se llevaron a cabo durante la construcción del estado chileno durante la Guerra del Pacífico.
Reconocida investigación historiográfica sobre los procesos políticos, sociales y culturales que se llevaron a cabo durante la construcción del Estado chileno durante la Guerra del Pacífico en oposición al Perú, al cual veían como un terreno "a civilizar".
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