Bolivia, The Heart Of A Continent: A Few Facts About The Country And Its Activities (1919)

By William Alfred Reid

Book Overview

Bolivia, The Heart Of A Continent: A Few Facts About The Country And Its Activities is a book written by William Alfred Reid in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Bolivia, a landlocked country in South America. It covers various aspects of Bolivia's geography, history, culture, economy, politics, and society.The book begins with an introduction to Bolivia's physical features, including its mountains, rivers, and climate. It then delves into the country's history, from its pre-Columbian civilizations to its colonization by the Spanish and subsequent struggles for independence. The book also covers Bolivia's diverse culture, including its indigenous peoples, languages, music, and festivals.The book then shifts its focus to Bolivia's economy, which is largely based on mining and agriculture. It discusses Bolivia's rich mineral resources, including tin, silver, and gold, and the challenges faced by the country's agricultural sector. The book also explores Bolivia's political landscape, including its democratic institutions and the challenges faced by its leaders.Overall, Bolivia, The Heart Of A Continent: A Few Facts About The Country And Its Activities provides a thorough and informative overview of Bolivia, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating country.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164589709
• ISBN13: 9781164589709
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"