Chile today and tomorrow by L. E. Elliott Joyce
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"Chile Today and Tomorrow" by L. E. Elliott is a comprehensive exploration of Chile's geography, society, and history written in the early 20th century. This text serves as both a geographic survey and a socio-political commentary on the country, providing insights into Chile's physical landscape and its implications on the people and culture. It likely delves into Chile's natural beauty, ecological diversity, and socio-economic challenges while also examining its historical roots and
the evolution of its society. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of Chile as a geographically unique country, described as a "ribbon of a country" between the Andes and the Pacific. The author details Chile's varied physical characteristics, from its arid deserts in the north to lush, fertile valleys in the central regions, emphasizing the stark contrasts that shape the Chilean identity. There is a strong focus on the impact of these geographical factors on the development of the Chilean character, which is portrayed as resilient and self-reliant. The section reflects on the social problems arising from its geographical isolation and the various influences that have shaped the nation, setting the stage for deeper discussions in the subsequent chapters about Chile's history and societal evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Joyce, L. E. Elliott (Lilian Elwyn Elliott), 1874-1963 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22020544 |
| Title | Chile today and tomorrow |
| Original Publication | New York: The Macmillan Company, 1922. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F3051: Latin America local history: Chile |
| Subject | Chile |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74531 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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