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Title: A brief bibliography of books in English, Spanish and Portuguese, relating to the republics commonly called Latin American, with comments

Author: Peter H. Goldsmith

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*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK A BRIEF BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BOOKS IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE, RELATING TO THE REPUBLICS COMMONLY CALLED LATIN AMERICAN, WITH COMMENTS ***

A BRIEF BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BOOKS IN

ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE

RELATING TO THE REPUBLICS

COMMONLY CALLED LATIN AMERICAN

WITH COMMENTS

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A BRIEF BIBLIOGRAPHY

OF BOOKS IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND

PORTUGUESE, RELATING TO THE

REPUBLICS COMMONLY CALLED

LATIN AMERICAN

WITH COMMENTS

BY

PETER H. GOLDSMITH

DIRECTOR OF THE PAN AMERICAN DIVISION OF

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR INTERNATIONAL

CONCILIATION

New York

THE MACMILLAN COMPANY

1915

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COPYRIGHT, 1915

BY PETER H. GOLDSMITH

Set up and electrotyped. Published December, 1915.

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PREFACE

Several lists of books relating to the southern countries of the Western Hemisphere have been published; but as they contain the titles of works of unequal value, and at the same time are entirely wanting in critical comment, they have failed to supply the urgent demand that exists for guidance in buying and reading. To meet this want the present little book, which disclaims all pretense to completeness in the bibliographical sense, was hastily compiled. Amid the pressure of work the compiler found it necessary to confine himself to listing only such books as could be readily come at in the libraries of the city of New York.

The method pursued in making up the list was as follows: first, to introduce the titles of widely heralded works, without regard to their merit, in order to discriminate between them; and, second, to bring forward less well known publications so as to draw attention to their excellencies. To have listed only such as could be commended would have failed to furnish that perspective which is essential to giving prominence to works of real merit.

If it should occur to any that some of the comments are slightly censorious, what follows is offered as an explanation and an excuse.

Human beings are prone to wander over the earth, and to print accounts of their feelings and thoughts regarding the lands they visit, and some even write books about countries they have never seen. If the only denizens of alien lands were beasts, birds and insects, writing books concerning them would involve little social responsibility. However, most of the lands now known to tourists, reporters, historians, scientists, sociologists, reformers and other travelers are inhabited by beings not remarkably unlike those who come to investigate them, particularly in pride and sensitiveness and a certain preference for their own point of view and manner of living and thinking. Moreover, the dwellers in these alien lands commonly have commercial, social and intellectual relations with the peoples represented by the visitors, and their attitude toward them is to a considerable degree determined by what the latter publish regarding the countries they visit.

In view of all this, it is impossible to overemphasize the seriousness of the responsibility that rests upon those who represent their country in other lands, or who give publicity to their thoughts concerning them. The obligation to consider the serious influence of books upon international relations seems not to have been generally recognized, however, else many of those who have betaken themselves to authorship would either have written differently or refrained altogether from writing. Yet authors will not be denied; even publishers are unwary; and the general public has not ceased to be gullible. As a result of this failure to recognize responsibility, a vast quantity of blunderingly conceived, hastily composed and faultily written literature regarding foreign nations has been turned out by inexperienced, ill informed and strongly biased writers of all the more important countries.

The Code provides no penalty for a general ignorance of history, a slovenly style, national prejudice, intellectual provincialism, a lack of insight, and bad taste. As a result the Philistines roam the world unhindered, and criticism is the sole weapon with which to keep them in discipline. Until writers realize that only what is just and true in matter, and what is finished in form is worthy to be published, such unsparing criticism as that which characterizes this work must be continued.

A few words are necessary as to details. It will be observed that the spelling, and the style, to use this word in the sense in which printers employ it, are not uniform, that the names of countries and cities vary in the different titles and in the comments. This was inevitable. The orthography and style of the titles are different in the works from which they were taken. In scrupulously reproducing them it was necessary to admit many inconsistencies. The compiler is responsible for the orthography of the comments only, and in them he exhibits what he considers the correct form of the place names introduced.

INDEX BY COUNTRIES AND SUBJECTS

ARGENTINA:

Andes, El problema de los: Barra. 8.

Amazing Argentine, The: Fraser. 39.

Argentine: Hirst. 49.

Argentine and her people of to-day: Winter. 104.

Argentine in the twentieth century, The: Martínez and Lewandowski. 68.

Argentine Plains and Andine glaciers: Larden. 56.

Argentine Republic, Baedeker of the: Martínez. 67.

Argentine republic, The: General descriptive data. 4.

Argentine republic, The: Pennington. 77.

Argument for the Argentine republic upon the question with Brazil in regard to the territory of Missions: Zeballos. 107.

Artigas, José: Acevedo. 1.

Bolivia y Argentina: René-Moreno. 82.

Buenos Aires desde su fundación hasta nuestros días: Bilbao. 12.

Buenos Aires, Tucumán y Paraguay, Ensayo de la historia civil de: Funes. 39.

Climate of the Argentine republic: Davis. 29.

Conquest of the river Plate, The: Schmidt and Cabeza de Vaca. 88.

Descubrimiento y conquista de la Patagonia y de la Tierra del Fuego, Estudio histórico sobre el: Morla Vicuña. 71.

Historia de Belgrano y de la independencia argentina: Mitre. 70.

Historia de la conquista del Paraguay, Río de la Plata y Tucumán: Lozano. 61.

Modern Argentina: Koebel. 55.

Northern Patagonia, character and resources: Willis. 102.

Patagonia, Across: Dixie. 32.

Patagonia, The wilds of: Skottsberg. 90.

Política argentina respecto de Chile, La: Quesada. 81.

Through five republics of South America. A critical description of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela in 1905: Martin. 67.

BOLIVIA:

Andes, Across the: Post. 80.

Bolivia: Calderón, Ignacio. 21.

Bolivia: General descriptive data. 14.

Bolivian Andes, The: Conway. 26.

Bolivia y Argentina: René-Moreno. 82.

Bolivia y Perú: René-Moreno. 83.

Search for the apex of America, A: Peck. 76.

Titicaca and Koati, The island of: Bandelier. 7.

War of the Pacific coast of South America between Chile and the allied republics of Perú and Bolivia, The: Mason. 68.

BRAZIL:

Amazonas, Descubrimiento del río de las: Medina. 69.

Amazon, Exploration of the valley of the: Herndon and Gibbon. 48.

Andes, Across the: Post. 80.

Brazil and her people of to-day: Winter. 104.

Brazil and Perú boundary question: Moore. 71.

Brazil and the Brazilians: Bruce. 18.

Brazil, A year in: Dent. 31.

Brazil: Denis. 31.

Brazil, El, su vida, su trabajo, su futuro: Bernárdez. 11.

Brazil, Explorations of the highlands of the: Burton. 20.

Brazil, Forty years in: Bennett. 10.

Brazil: General descriptive data. 16.

Brazil, History of: Southey. 92.

Brazil in 1912: Oakenfull. 74.

Brazil, its resources and attractions, The new: Wright. 106.

Brazil, Pioneering in south: Bigg-Wither. 11.

Brazil, The United States of: Domville-Fife. 32.

Chile, Perú and Brazil, Narrative of services in the liberation of: Cochrane. 26.

Descobrimento do Brazil: Fonseca. 38.

Geographia-atlas do Brazil e das cinco partes do mundo. 42.

Journey in Brazil, A: Agassiz. 3.

Journey in Brazil, Scientific results of a: Agassiz. 3.

List of books, magazine articles and maps relating to Brazil, 1800-1900, A: Phillips. 79.

Naval campaigns, Four modern: Clowes. 25.

North Brazil: Buley. 18.

Río de Janeiro, The beautiful: Bell, Alured Gray. 9.

South Brazil: Buley. 18.

Through five republics of South America, A critical description of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and Venezuela in 1905: Martin. 67.

CENTRAL AMERICA, GENERAL:

Calendar of Central America and México, The native: Brinton. 17.

Central America and its problems: Palmer. 75.

Fair land of Central America, The: Waleffe. 99.

Guatemala and the states of Central America: Domville-Fife. 32.

Loltún, Yucatán, Cave of: Thompson, Edward H. 95.

Mexican and Central American hieroglyphic writing, On the present state of our knowledge of the: Seler. 89.

México, Yucatán and Central America, Notes on the semi-civilized nations of: Gallatin. 40.

Santa Lucía Cosumalwhuapa in Guatemala, The sculptures of: Habel. 45.

South and Central America, The republics of: Enock. 37.

CHILE:

Andes, El problema de los: Barra. 8.

Argument for the Argentine republic upon the question with Brazil in regard to the territory of Missions: Zeballos. 107.

Chile: General descriptive data. 24.

Chile, its history and development: Elliot. 35.

Chile, Perú and Brazil, Narrative of services in the liberation of: Cochrane. 26.

Guerra del Pacífico, Mediación de los Estados Unidos de Norte América en la: Logan and Calderón. 60.

History of Chile, A: Hancock. 47.

Modern Chile: Koebel. 55.

Naval campaigns, Four modern: Clowes. 25.

Política argentina respecto de Chile, La: Quesada. 81.

Temperate Chile: Smith, A. Anderson. 91.

Through five republics of South America. A critical description of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela in 1905: Martin. 67.

Republic of Chile, The: Wright. 106.

War between Perú and Chile, The: Markham. 65.

War of the Pacific coast of South America between Chile and the allied republic of Perú and Bolivia, The: Mason. 68.

COLOMBIA:

Colombia: Eder. 37.

Colombia: General descriptive data. 26.

Colombia, Journal of a residence and of travels in: Cochrane. 25.

Colombian and Venezuelan republics, The: Scruggs. 89.

Costa Rica y costa de mosquitos: Peralta. 78.

New Granada, The conquest of: Markham. 64.

Republic of Colombia, The: Petre. 78.

Up the Orinoco and down the Magdalena: Mozans. 72.

COSTA RICA:

Costa Rica: General descriptive data. 27.

Costa Rica, The republic of: Calvo. 22.

Costa Rica y costa de mosquitos: Peralta. 78.

CUBA:

Cuba and her people of to-day: Lindsay. 59.

Cuba and the intervention: Robinson. 84.

Cuba: General descriptive data. 27.

Cuba y Puerto Rico: Dupierry. 33.

New born Cuba, The: Matthews. 69.

Santiago de Cuba, Combates y capitulación de: Müller y Tejeiro. 73.

Sexes produced by whites and colored peoples in Cuba, The proportion of: Heape. 47.

Story of Cuba, The: Halstead. 47.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:

Dominican republic: General descriptive data. 32.

Santo Domingo, past and present; with a glance at Hayti: Hazard. 47.

ECUADOR:

Atlas geográfico del Ecuador: López. 60.

Ecuador: General descriptive data. 34.

Ecuador, Guía comercial, agrícola e industrial de la república del. 34.

Ecuador, its ancient and modern history: Enoch. 36.

Ecuador, Resumen de la historia del: Cevallos. 23.

Geografía y geología del Ecuador: Wolf. 105.

GUATEMALA:

Guatemala and her people of to-day: Winter. 105.

Guatemala: General descriptive data. 44.

Santa Lucía Cosumalwhuapa in Guatemala, The sculptures of: Habel. 45.

HAITI:

Haití: General descriptive data. 46.

Haití, her history and her detractors: Léger. 58.

Hayti or the black republic: St. John. 87.

Santo Domingo, past and present; with a glance at Hayti: Hazard. 47.

HONDURAS:

Copán, Caverns of: Gordon. 44.

Copán, Prehistoric ruins of. 50.

Copán. The hieroglyphic stairway: Gordon. 44.

Explorations and adventures in Honduras: Wells. 101.

Honduras: General descriptive data. 50.

Honduras: Squier. 92.

LATIN AMERICA, GENERAL:

American constitutions: Rodríguez. 84.

American Mediterranean, The: Bonsal. 14.

American policy: Bigelow. 11.

American supremacy: Crichfield. 27.

Beginnings of Spanish-American diplomacy, The: Robertson. 84.

Conquista española en América y en México, Carácter de la: García, Genaro. 41.

Continente, La ceración de un: Calderón, F. García. 20.

Continent of opportunity, The: Clark, Francis E. 24.

Diplomatic relations of the United States and Spanish America, The: Latané. 58.

Inquisition in the Spanish dependencies, The: Lea. 58.

Inter-American acquaintances: Chandler. 23.

Latin America: Brown. 17.

Latin America: its rise and progress: Calderón, F. García. 21.

Latin America of to-day: Barrett. 8.

Latin America: Shepherd. 90.

Modern Spanish lyrics: Hills and Morley. 49.

Monroe doctrine, an obsolete shibboleth, The: Bingham. 13.

Monroe doctrine, The: Edginton. 34.

Narrative and critical history of America: Winsor. 103.

Pan-Americanism: Usher. 97.

Poetas hispano-americanos, Antología de: Menéndez y Pelayo. 69.

Practical guide to Latin America: Hale. 46.

Spanish America, The capitals of: Curtis. 27.

Spanish and Portuguese South America during the colonial period: Watson. 101.

Spanish conquest in America, The: Helps. 48.

Spanish occupancy of America, The gilded man and other pictures of the: Bandelier. 7.

Two Americas, The: Reyes. 83.

West Indies and the Spanish main, The: Rodway. 85.

MÉXICO:

Antiquities of México: Kingsborough. 52.

Archæological researches in Yucatán: Thompson, Edward H. 94.

Awakening of a nation, The: Lummis. 62.

Beyond the Mexican sierras: Wallace. 100.

Calendar of Central America and México, The native: Brinton. 17.

Carranza and México: Fornaro. 38.

Case of México and the policy of president Wilson, The: Zayas Enríquez. 107.

Chultunes of Labná, Yucatán, The: Thompson, Edward H. 95.

Coming México, The: Goodrich. 43.

Destrucción de las Indias: Las Casas. 57.

Díaz, Porfirio: Godoy. 43.

Díaz, Porfirio: Zayas Enríquez. 107.

Discoveries in the Mexican and Maya codices: Thomas. 94.

Empire to republic, From: Noll. 73.

Hieroglyphic writing in México, Data about a new kind of: León. 58.

Historia antigua y de la conquista de México: Orozco y Berra. 74.

Historia de la conquista de México: Solís. 91.

Historia de México, Colección de documentos para la: García Icazbalceta, Joaquín. 41.

Historia verdadera de la conquista de la Nueva España: Díaz del Castillo. 31.

History of México: Bancroft. 6.

History of the conquest of México, A new: Wilson. 103.

History of the conquest of México: Prescott. 80.

Indian México, In: Starr. 93.

Insurgent México: Reed. 82.

Juárez, A life of Benito: Burke. 19.

Juárez, El verdadero: Bulnes. 19.

Juárez: García, Genaro. 41.

Junípero Serra. The man and his work: Fitch. 38.

Legends of the city of México: Janvier. 51.

Maximilian in México: Martin. 66.

Mayan hieroglyphics, A primer of: Brinton. 16.

Memorias de mis tiempos, 1828 a 1840: Prieto. 81.

Mexican and Central American hieroglyphic writing, On the present state of our knowledge of the: Seler. 89.

Mexican highlands, On the: Edwards, William Seymour. 35.

Mexican people, The: Gutiérrez de Lara, and Pinchón. 45.

Mexican trails: Kirkham. 54.

México and her people of to-day: Winter. 105.

México and the United States: Romero. 82.

México durante su guerra con los Estados Unidos: Ramírez. 82.

México: Enock. 35.

México: General descriptive data. 70.

México, Modern: MacHugh. 63.

México of the twentieth century: Martin. 66.

México, the land of unrest: Baerlein. 5.

México, The political shame of: Bell, Edward I. 10.

México, the wonderland of the south: Carson. 23.

México, Yucatán and Central America, Notes on the semi-civilized nations of: Gallatin. 40.

Mitla: Aymé. 5.

Nayarit, Sonora, Sinaloa y ambas Californias, Historia del: Ortega. 74.

New Spain, Political essay on the kingdom of: Humboldt. 50.

New trials in México: Lumholtz. 61.

Obras: García Icazbalceta, Joaquín. 41.

Pacific states of North America, History of the: Bancroft. 6. Real México, The: Fyfe. 39.

Recent Mexican study of the native languages of México: Starr. 93.

Rig Veda Americanus. Sacred songs of the ancient Mexicans, with a gloss in Nahuatl: Brinton. 16.

Terry’s México. Handbook for travelers: Terry. 94.

Through southern México: Gadow. 40.

United States and México, The: Rives. 83.

Unknown México: Lumholtz. 61.

¡Viva México!: Flandrau. 38.

Wanderings in México: Gillpatrick. 41.

White umbrella in México, A: Smith, Francis Hopkinson. 90.

NICARAGUA:

Nicaragua: General descriptive data. 73.

PANAMÁ:

Americans in Panamá, The: Scott. 89.

Panamá and Castilla del Oro, Old: Anderson. 3.

Panamá and the canal to-day: Lindsay. 50.

Panamá canal: Barrett. 8.

Panamá canal, The: Arias. 4.

Panamá, past and present: Bishop. 14.

Panamá, the canal, the country and the people: Bullard (Albert Edwards). 19.

Story of Panamá, The: Gause and Carr. 42.

PARAGUAY:

Buenos Aires, Tucumán y Paraguay, Ensayo de la historia civil de: Funes. 39.

Historia de la conquista del Paraguay, Río de la Plata y Tucumán: Lozano. 61.

History of Paraguay, The: Washburn. 100.

Independencia del Paraguay, La revolución de la: Garay. 40.

Paraguay, A list of books, magazines articles and maps relating to: Decoud. 30.

Paraguay: Decoud. 30.

Paraguay: General descriptive data. 75.

Paraguay: Letters from the battle-fields of: Burton. 20.

Paraguay: the land and the people: Bourgade. 15.

Picturesque Paraguay: Macdonald. 62.

War in Paraguay, The: Thompson, George. 95.

PATAGONIA: (see Argentina).

PERÚ:

Andes and the Amazon, The: Enock. 37.

Bolivia y Perú: René-Moreno. 83.

Brazil and Perú boundary question: Moore. 71.

Chile, Perú and Brazil, Narrative of services in the liberation of: Cochrane. 26.

Cuzco: Markham. 64.

Guerra del Pacífico, Mediación de los Estados Unidos de Norte América en la: Logan and Calderón. 60.

Historia antigua del Perú: Lorente. 61.

History of Perú, A: Markham. 63.

History of the conquest of Perú: Prescott. 80.

Incas, First part of the royal commentaries of the: Vega. 98.

Incas, Los: Marmontel. 65.

Incas, Narratives of the rites and laws of the: Markham. 64.

Incas of Perú, The: Markham. 65.

Naval campaigns, Four modern: Clowes. 25.

Old and new Perú, The: Wright. 106.

Pachacamac: Uhle. 96.

Perú: Enock. 36.

Perú in 1906: Garland. 41.

Perú, In the wonderland of: Bingham. 12.

Perú, its story, people and religion: Guinness. 45.

Perú: Squier. 93.

Peruvian art, ancient: Baessler. 6.

Peruvian mummies, and what they teach: Mead. 69.

Search for the apex of America, A: Peck. 76.

Titicaca and Koati, The island of: Bandelier. 7.

Two years in Perú, with exploration of its antiquities: Hutchinson. 51.

Visita al Perú del secretario de estado de los Estados Unidos, Excmo. Sr. Elihu Root: (In Spanish and English). 86.

Vitcos, the last Inca capital: Bingham. 13.

War between Perú and Chile, The: Markham. 65.

War of the Pacific coast of South America between Chile and the allied republics of Perú and Bolivia, The: Mason. 68.

SALVADOR:

Salvador: General descriptive data. 87.

Salvador of the twentieth century: Martin. 67.

SOUTH AMERICA, GENERAL:

Across South America: Bingham. 12.

Across unknown South America: Savage-Landor. 88.

Along the Andes and down the Amazon: Mozans. 72.

Amazon and its tributaries, Fifteen thousand miles on the: Brown and Lidstone. 17.

Amazon and río Negro, A narrative of travels on the: Wallace. 100.

Amazons, The naturalist on the river: Bates. 9.

Andean land, The: Osborn. 75.

Around and about South America: Vincent. 99.

Bolívar, Simón, Correspondencia general del libertador: Larrazábal. 56.

Bolívar, Simón: Petre. 78.

Bronze in South America before the arrival of the Europeans: Mortillet. 71.

Emancipation of South America, being a condensed translation by William Pilling of the history of San Martín: Mitre. 70.

History of South America, A, 1854-1904: Akers. 2.

Illustrated South America: Boyce. 15.

Independence of the South American republics, The: Paxson. 76.

Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited: Darwin. 28.

Miranda’s attempt to effect a revolution in South America, The history of don Francisco de: Biggs. 11.

Pacific shores from Panamá: Peixotto. 77.

Panamá to Patagonia: Pepper. 77.

Plata, and thence overland to Perú, An account of a voyage up the river de la: Biscay. 14.

South America: Bryce. 18.

South America from its discovery to the present time, The history of: Deberle. 29.

South America of to-day: Clemenceau. 25.

South American archæology: Joyce. 52.

South American history and politics as a field for research, The possibilities of: Bingham. 13.

South American problems: Speer. 92.

South American republics, The: Dawson. 29.

South Americans, The: Hale. 46.

South American tour, The: Peck. 76.

South America, Social, industrial and political: Carpenter. 22.

South and Central America, The republics of: Enock. 37.

South of Panamá: Ross. 86.

The flowing road. Adventures on the great rivers of South America: Whitney. 102.

Through South America: Van Dyke. 98.

Voyages and discoveries in South America: Acuña, Acarete, Grillet and Bechamel. 2.

URUGUAY:

Primeros patriotas orientales de 1811, Los: Maeso. 63.

Uruguay en 1904, El: Roxlo. 86.

Uruguay: General descriptive data. 97.

Uruguay: Koebel. 55.

Through five republics of South America. A critical description of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela in 1905: Martin. 67.

VENEZUELA:

Colombian and Venezuelan republics, The: Scruggs. 89.

Estudios indígenas. Contribuciones a la historia antigua de Venezuela: Rojas. 85.

New Granada, The conquest of: Markham. 64.

Through five republics of South America. A critical description of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela in 1905: Martin. 67.

Up the Orinoco and down the Magdalena: Mozans. 72.

Venezuela: Dalton. 28.

Venezuela: General descriptive data. 99.

Venezuela, the land where it’s always summer: Curtis. 28.

Wilderness, Our search for a: Beebe. 9.

A BRIEF BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BOOKS

IN SPANISH, ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE,

WITH COMMENTS

Acarete du Biscay, Mons[ieur]: An account of a voyage up the river de la Plata, and thence overland to Peru. With observations on the inhabitants, as well as Indians and Spaniards; the cities, commerce, fertility, and riches of that part of America. By Mons[ieur] Acarete du Biscay. London, printed for Samuel Buckley, at the Dolphin over against St. Dunstan’s church in Fleet street, 1698. 79 pp. 12mo. 1 map.

An “original document,” and as such of interest and value, provided comparison be made with other historical sources of information, and with the facts which we have since acquired regarding geography, etc.

Acevedo, Eduardo: José Artigas, jefe de los orientales y protector de los pueblos libres. Su obra cívica. Alegato histórico. Por Eduardo Acevedo. (In 3 vols. 8ᵒ.) Montevideo, Gregorio V. Marino. Vol. I. 1909. 504 pp. front. Vol. II. 1909. 663 pp. Vol. III. 1910. 888 pp.

According to the compiler, an alegato (allegation), with “textual transcription of all the accusations and all the eulogies of which Artigas has been the object, and an examination of the evidence adduced.” It contains material of value for the study of Artigas, and the history of the countries about the río de la Plata during the decade from 1810-1820.

Acuña, Christopher de: Voyages and discoveries in South America. The first up the river of Amazons to Quito in Peru, and back again to Brazil, perform’d at the command of the king of Spain. By Christopher D’Acugna. The second up the river of Plata, and thence by land to the mines of Postosí. By Mons. Acarete. The third from Cayenne into Guiana, in search of the lake of Parima, reputed the richest place in the world. By M. Grillet and Bechamel. Done into English from the originals, being the only account of those parts hitherto extant. The whole illustrated with notes and maps. London, printed for S. Buckley at the Dolphin over against St. Dunstan’s church in Fleet street, 1698. viii, [190 pp.]. 12mo. 1 map.

Valuable original sources of information regarding the adventures of these early explorers, and their impressions of the countries visited.

Akers, Charles Edmond: A history of South America, 1854-1904. With an additional chapter bringing the history to the present day. By Charles Edmond Akers. New York, E. P. Dutton & co., 1912. xxviii, 716 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 7 maps. 46 illus.

The author says: “A residence of fourteen years in South America ... brought home to me the need of a concise history of the various South American states”; to meet this need he felt called upon to write the present work; an examination of it leads to the conclusion, however, that the want of a proper history of South America in English is quite as great now as it was before the appearance of this work; from the fanciful presentment of the coat of arms which appears upon the cover, and which is not South American, but Mexican, to the small detail of spelling, this book is a jumble of surnames (often unaccompanied by Christian names), statistics, unimportant fragments of history, trivial generalizations, bad English and inconsistent Spanish orthography; the first sentence in the body of the work shows a rare ingenuity in the mixing of metaphors: “The beginning of the nineteenth century found the Spanish colonies seething with discontent against the rule of the mother country, and so ripe for revolt that a spark only was necessary to fire the train;” and this is but a foretaste of the extraordinary style in which this author unburdens his mind; the result is neither entertaining nor instructive.

Agassiz, Professor, and Mrs. Louis [Elizabeth Cary] Agassiz: A journey in Brazil. By Professor Agassiz and Mrs. Louis [Elizabeth Cary] Agassiz. Boston, Ticknor & Fields, 1868. xix, 540 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 19 illus.

An interesting description of a journey made by acute observers who were gifted with the power of expression; properly documented; of importance to students of geography, botany, zoölogy and ethnology.

Agassiz, Louis: Scientific results of a journey in Brazil by Louis Agassiz and his traveling companions. Geology and physical geography of Brazil. By Ch. Fred. Hartt, professor of geology in Cornell university. With illustrations and maps. (Under caption: “Thayer expedition.”) Boston, Fields, Osgood & co., 1870. xxiii, 620 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 4 maps. 68 illus.

A sterling and well documented work by trained observers.

Anderson, C. L. G.: Old Panama and Castilla del Oro. A narrative history of the discovery, conquest, and settlement by the Spaniards of Panama, Darien, Veragua, Santo Domingo, Santa Marta, Cartagena, Nicaragua, and Peru; including the four voyages of Columbus to America, the discovery of the Pacific ocean by Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, a description of the aborigines of the Isthmus, accounts of the search for the strait through the new world and early efforts for a canal, the daring raids of Sir Francis Drake, the Buccaneers in the Caribbean and South seas, the sack of the city of Old Panama by Henry Morgan, and the story of the Scots colony on Caledonia bay. With maps and rare illustrations. By Dr. C. L. G. Anderson, medical reserve corps, United States army; etc. Boston, The Page co., MDCCCCXIV. xv, 559 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 3 maps. 38 illus.

A welcome and readable volume which deals with the history of the Isthmus of Panamá during the early colonial period, composed largely of free translations of documentary material, without adequate foot-notes.

Argentine republic, The: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 32 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 15 illus.

While this pamphlet, from the very nature of the case, like other similar pamphlets published by the Pan American union, is necessarily of very limited scope, it is of value to the general reader who may be interested in present or moderately recent conditions.

Arias, Harmodio: The Panama canal. A study in international law and diplomacy. By Harmodio Arias, B.A., LL.B., sometime exhibitioner and prizeman of St. John’s college, Cambridge, Quain prizeman in international law, university of London. London, P. S. King & son, 1911. xiv, 192 pp. 12mo.

A well documented review of the treaties, and of the bearing of the Monroe doctrine, a consideration of the principles which underlie the neutralization of waterways, a comparison of the Suez and the Panamá canals and a discussion of the fortification of the Panamá canal, with an appendix containing the treaties involved.

Aymé, Louis H.: Ancient temples and cities of the new world—Mitla. By Louis H. Aymé, consul general of the United States at Lisbon, Portugal. Bulletin of the Pan American union, September, 1911. pp. 548-567. 3 maps. 12 illus.

Devoted in the main to a description of the group of structures known as the hall or palace of the pillars or northern group, and the southern group; an interesting popular description, with excellent pictures.

Baerlein, Henry: Mexico, the land of unrest. Being chiefly an account of what produced the outbreak in 1910, together with the story of the revolution down to this day. By Henry Baerlein, lately special correspondent of “The Times,” in Mexico, author of “On the forgotten road,” “The Diwan of Abu’l Ala,” etc. London, Herbert & Daniel, [1913]. ix, 461 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 86 illus.

A bulky work with a title-page in two colors, intended to explain the downfall of Porfirio Díaz and to give an account of subsequent events; egotistical, dogmatic, vindictive, reportorial in style, wanting in perspective of experience or knowledge of history; one of numerous recent works that, while seeking to explain conditions in México, have but obscured the situation.

Baessler, Arthur: Ancient Peruvian art. Contributions to the archæology of the empire of the Incas. From his collections by Arthur Baessler. Translation by A. H. Keane. (In 4 vols. 20 × 14⅝ in.) Leipsic, Karl W. Hiersemann; Berlin, A. Asher & co.; New York, Dodd, Mead & co., 1902-1903. Vol. I. Drawings and paintings, representations in relief and on the round on north Peruvian earthenware; ornamental motives, houses and temple-pyramids; human beings, plates 1-49. Vol. II. Drawings and paintings, representations in relief and on the round on north Peruvian earthenware; mythical animals, plates 50-81. Vol. III. Drawings and paintings, representations in relief and on the round on north Peruvian earthenware; mythical persons, plates 82-130. Vol. IV. Paintings on earthenware from Pachacamac, plates 131-165.

Of rare interest and importance to students of Peruvian archæology.

Bancroft, Hubert Howe: History of Mexico; being a popular history of the Mexican people from the earliest primitive civilization to the present time. By Hubert Howe Bancroft. Maps and illustrations. New York, The Bancroft co., 1914. iv, 581 pp. 12mo. 47 maps. 151 illus.

Practically a reprint of the edition of 1887, with a few highly colored additions, made to cover recent events; awkward and inaccurate in style, and adding nothing of importance to the general accumulation of knowledge; a disappointment, in view of the fact that this author had access to vast stores of information already collected by himself.

Bancroft, Hubert Howe: History of the Pacific states of North America. By Hubert Howe Bancroft. (Of this Mexico is treated in Vols. IV-IX.) San Francisco, A. L. Bancroft & co., 1883. Vol. IV. 1516-1521. cxii, 702 pp. 8ᵒ. 6 maps, 5 in text. 3 illus. Vol. V. 1521-1600. xiv, 790 pp. 8ᵒ. 17 maps, 16 in text. 5 illus. Vol. VI. 1600-1803. xv, 780 pp. 8ᵒ. 14 maps, 13 in text. 5 illus. Vol. VII. 1804-1824. xiv, 829 pp. 8ᵒ. 30 maps in text. 7 illus. Vol. VIII. xiii, 812 pp. 8ᵒ. 34 maps, 33 in text. Vol. IX. xii, 760 pp. 8ᵒ. 25 maps, 24 in text.

A veritable storehouse and bibliography of material for history; in no sense an ordered and finished work.

Bandelier, A. F.: The gilded man (El dorado), and other pictures of the Spanish occupancy of America. New York, D. Appleton & co., 1893. 302 pp. 8ᵒ.

A reliable, interesting and dramatic relation of the following ancient stories: I: El dorado: 1 Cundinamarca, 2 Meta, 3 Omagua, 4 The expedition of Úrsula and Aguirre; II: Cibola: 1 The Amazons, 2 The seven cities, 3 Francisco Vásquez Coronado, 4 The New Mexican pueblos, 5 Quivira; III: The massacre of Cholula; IV: The ancient city of Santa Fe; V: Jean l’Archévéque.

Bandelier, Adolph F[rancis Alphonse]: The island of Titicaca and Koati. Illustrated By Adolph F[rancis Alphonse] Bandelier. New York, The Hispanic society of America, 1910. xvi (1), 358 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 3 maps. 82 illus.

An accurate and illuminating account of the central shrine of the Incas, by one whose intimate knowledge of the native races of America, based upon competent and thorough researches, makes him a prime authority.

Baralt, Rafael María, y Díaz, Ramón: Resúmen de la historia de Venezuela desde el año de 1797 hasta el de 1850. Por Rafael María Baralt y Ramon Diaz. Tiene al fin un breve bosquejo histórico que comprende los años de 1834 hasta 1857. (In 3 vols. 12mo.) Paris, imprenta de H. Fournier y compⁱᵃ, 1841. Vol. I. 598 [1] pp. front. 19 illus. Vol. II. 571 [1] pp. front. 21 illus. Vol. III. 448 [1] pp. front. 4 illus.

A work that covers the most important period of the history of this country; of merit and importance, and worthy of the attention of serious investigators, particularly of those who are interested in the career of Bolívar.

Barra, Eduardo de la: El problema de los Andes. By Eduardo de la Barra, ingeniero geógrafo. Buenos Aires, imprenta de Pablo E. Coni é hijos, 1895. 407 pp. 12mo.

A technical discussion of the boundary between Chile and Argentina, written in a good spirit, and of considerable value for the historian and the geographer.

Barrett, John: Latin-America of to-day and its relations to the United States. In proceedings of American political science association at the 14th annual meeting held in Madison, Wisconsin, December 27-31, 1907. pp. 34-45. 8ᵒ. By honorable John Barrett, director general of the bureau of American republics. Baltimore, Maryland, The Waverly press, 1908.

A hasty review of the relations existing seven years ago between the United States and the countries to the southward, with a sketch of the development of the International bureau of American republics (Pan American union).

Barrett, John: Panama canal, what it is, what it means. By John Barrett, director general of the Pan American union, etc. Washington, D.C., Pan American union, 1913. 120 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 7 maps. 82 illus.

An historical sketch of the Isthmus, and of the Canal, and of the works pertaining to it, with a considerable array of statistics, a gazetteer of names, a collection of maps and pictures which gives a good idea of the undertaking; of interest to the general reader.

Bates, Henry Walter: The naturalist on the river Amazons. A record of adventures, habits of animals, sketches of Brazilian and Indian life, and aspects of nature under the equator, during eleven years of travel. By Henry Walter Bates. In two vols. London, John Murray, 1863. Vol. I. viii, 351 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 17 illus. Vol. II. iv, 423 pp. 12mo. front. 23 illus.

The personal observations of a discerning traveler and investigator, made before many of the regions which he visited had fallen under European influence.

Bechamel, Francis: (see Grillet and Acuña).

Beebe, Mary Blair, and C. William: Our search for a wilderness. An account of two ornithological expeditions to Venezuela and to British Guiana. By Mary Blair Beebe and C. William Beebe, curator of ornithology in the New York zoölogical park, etc. Illustrated with photographs from life taken by the authors. New York, Henry Holt & co., 1910. xi, 408 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 160 illus.

Worthy of all praise and of universal possession; many of the illustrations are of extraordinary excellence.

Bell, Alured Gray: The beautiful Rio de Janeiro. By Alured Gray Bell. London, Heinemann, (no date). xix, 194 pp. 4ᵒ. front. 3 maps. 2 charts. 58 illus. in colors, 110 illus. in black and white.

The author has the frankness to say in his introduction: “This is a subventioned work—subventioned by ... ministers of state and other magnates, who desire that English-speaking people should be better acquainted than our schoolboy with the magnificent metropolis of Brazil. Under such obligations I have endeavored to avoid flattery, quite satisfied that it defeats the very purpose of advertisement.” Bearing this in mind, and expecting only the popular, superficial and admirative style, the reader will not be disappointed in this work; it gives a good impression of the Brazilian capital, and furnishes statistics and other data regarding the city, its institutions, trade, etc.

Bell, Edward I.: The political shame of Mexico. By Edward I. Bell, formerly editor and publisher of “La Prensa” and “The Daily Mexican” of Mexico City. New York, McBride, Nast & co., 1914. [ix], 422 pp. 12mo. front. 11 illus. (Under series caption: “International bureau of American republics.”)

Although wanting in perspective of historical knowledge, displaying evidence of bias, and in many respects inaccurate, this work is based upon well used exceptional opportunities for personal observation regarding the secret diplomacy of the successors of Díaz; it is therefore an interesting and valuable human document, in which the author seems to make good his contention that, although the government of the United States has usually been honest in its dealings with México, it has been invariably mistaken.

Bennett, Frank: Forty years in Brazil. By Frank Bennett. Illustrated. London, Mills & Boon, ltd., [1914.] xxiii, 271 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 30 illus.

A little of everything: geography, history, science, trade, customs; to be commended for simplicity, accuracy, kind of information supplied, emphasis, and general readableness.

Bernárdez, Manuel: El Brazil, su vida, su trabajo, su futuro. Itinerario periodístico. Por Manuel Bernárdez. Buenos Aires (R. Argentina), 1908. xxxv, 284 pp. 8ᵒ. 4 maps, 1 of which is in relief. 122 illus.

A general survey of the country and people, with very instructive although not well executed pictures.

Bigelow, John: American policy. The western hemisphere in its relation to the eastern. By John Bigelow, major U.S. army, retired; author of “Mars-la-tour and Gravelotte,” “The principles of strategy,” “Reminiscences of the Santiago campaign,” “The campaign of Chancellorsville.” New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1914. vi, 184 pp. 12mo. 1 map.

A terse, sound, philosophic and suggestive statement of the principles that underlie the international policy of the United States, and of the problems that confront the other countries of this hemisphere and the United States in its relation to them; of great value.

Biggs, James: The history of don Francisco de Miranda’s attempt to effect a revolution in South America in a series of letters. By James Biggs, revised, corrected, and enlarged; to which are annexed sketches of the life of Miranda, and geographical notices of Caracas. London, printed for the author by T. Gillet, 1809. xv, 312 pp. 12 mo.

Letters written at the time by one who participated in the venture; of use to such students as may be able to make allowance for the temperament and attitude of the author.

Bigg-Wither, Thomas P.: Pioneering in south Brazil. Three years of forest and prairie life in the province of Paraná. By Thomas P. Bigg-Wither, assoc. inst. C. E., F.R.G.S. In two vols. With map and illustrations. London, John Murray, 1878. Vol. I. xiii, 378 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 8 illus. Vol. II. x, 328 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 10 illus.

A record of interesting travel and adventures, overloaded with superfluous details.

Bilbao, Manuel: Buenos Aires desde su fundación hasta nuestros dias. Especialmente el período comprendido en los siglos XVIII y XIX. Precedido de una carta del doctor don Vicente Fidel López. Por Manuel Bilbao, Buenos Aires, imprenta de Juan A. Alsina, 1902. xiii. 664 pp. 8ᵒ.

A brief survey of the early history of Buenos Aires, and an extended account of its more recent development, with attention to well verified familiar tradition; it contains valuable material for the historian.

Bingham, Hiram: Across South America. An account of a journey from Buenos Aires to Lima by way of Potosí. With notes on Brazil, Argentine, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. By Hiram Bingham, Yale university. With eighty illustrations and maps. Boston and New York, Houghton Mifflin co., 1911. xvi, 405 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 7 maps. 75 illus.

A notable addition to the literature on this subject, judicious in tone, sympathetic, the work of a trained observer; marred by errors and inconsistencies of grammar and orthography.

Bingham, Hiram: In the wonderland of Peru. A work accomplished by the Peruvian expedition of 1912, under the auspices of Yale university and the National geographic society. By Hiram Bingham, director of the expedition. Reprinted from the National geographic magazine, April, 1913. Washington, press of Judd and Detweiler, 1915. 187 pp. 8ᵒ. 1 map. 253 illus.

An instructive popular account of the expedition and investigations, with reproductions of many good photographs.

Bingham, Hiram: The Monroe doctrine, an obsolete shibboleth. By Hiram Bingham. New Haven, Yale university press; London, Humphrey Milford, Oxford university press, MDCCCCXIII. vii, 154 pp. 16mo.

An interesting statement with which the well informed will probably agree, and which emphasizes the need of a general American formula and understanding that may serve to take the place of what was once a useful doctrine, but which is now both improper and disturbing.

Bingham, Hiram: The possibilities of South American history and politics as a field for research. By Hiram Bingham. Reprinted from the “Bulletin” of the International bureau of the American republics [Pan American union.] February, 1908. 18 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph.

A suggestive and helpful indication of available materials, with abundant foot-notes; of considerable bibliographical value.

Bingham, Hiram: Vitcos, the last Inca capital. By Hiram Bingham, director of the Yale Peruvian expedition. In proceedings of the Antiquarian society, April 10, 1912-October 16, 1912. [Wooster, published by the society, 1912.] pp. 135-196. 8ᵒ. 1 map. 7 illus.

A genuine contribution to scientific knowledge, with a bibliography at the back.

Biscay, Acarete du: An account of a voyage up the river de la Plata, and thence over land to Peru. With observations on the inhabitants, as well as Indians and Spaniards; the cities, commerce, fertility, and riches of that part of America. By Acarete du Biscay. London, printed for Samuel Buckley, at the Dolphin over against St. Dunstan’s church in Fleet street, 1698. 68 pp. 12mo. [Bound in with Christopher d’Acugna’s work. See Acuña.]

Bishop, Farnham: Panamá, past and present. By Farnham Bishop. New York, The Century co., 1913. xvi, 271 pp. 12mo. front. 88 illus.

A satisfactory historical sketch, and an accurate description of the construction and equipment of the Canal, based upon information gathered under exceptionably favorable circumstances.

Bolivia: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 13 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 1 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Bonsai, Stephen: The American Mediterranean. By Stephen Bonsai, author of “The fight for Santiago,” “The golden horseshoe,” etc. Illustrated. New York, Moffat, Yard & co., 1912. ix, 488 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 2 maps. 15 illus.

A record of the experiences of several voyages among the Caribbean countries, in the chatty, superficial style that usually goes with ephemeral literature; not without interest to those who are content to wander far for little information.

Bourgade, Dr. E. de la Dardye: Paraguay: the land and the people, natural wealth and commercial capabilities. By Dr. E. de la Dardye Bourgade. English edition, edited by E. G. Ravenstein, F.R.G.S. With map and illustrations. London and Liverpool, George Philip & son, 1892. xiii, 243 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 12 illus.

A satisfactory description of physical features, social life, and industries, as seen during the author’s two years’ stay in the country, with appendixes containing statistics and a table of moneys, weights and measures.

Boyce, W. D.: Illustrated South America. A Chicago publisher’s travels and investigations in the republics of South America, with 500 photographs of people and scenes from the Isthmus of Panama to the Straits of Magellan. By W. D. Boyce, publisher of the “Chicago Saturday Blade” and the “Chicago Ledger.” Chicago and New York, Rand, McNally & co., [1912]. xv, 638 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 500 illus.

A hodge-podge of superficial observations, crude opinions, fragments of history, and statistics regarding all the countries of South America, extensively but not well illustrated, and written in an abominable style.

Brandon, Edgar Ewing: Latin-American universities and special schools. By Edgar Ewing Brandon, vice president of Miami university, [Ohio]. (Under caption: “United States bureau of education, bulletin, 1912: No. 30.”) Washington, Government printing office, 1913. 153 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 71 illus.

A work of exceptional value, inasmuch as it is not merely the only one of its character, but also because it was conscientiously and well prepared; the illustrations in general are good; it should be in the hands of all North American educators and librarians.

Brazil: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 37 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 13 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Brinton, Daniel G.: A primer of Mayan hieroglyphics. By Daniel G. Brinton, A.M., M.D., LL.D., Sc.D., professor of American archæology and linguistics in the university of Pennsylvania, president of the American association for the advancement of science, etc., etc. (Under caption: “Publications of the university of Pennsylvania. Series in philology, literature, and archæology. Vol. II, No. 2.”) Ginn & co., agents for the United States, Canada, and England, (no date.) vi, 152 pp. 8ᵒ. 141 reproductions of picture writings.

Clear, comprehensive, concise; of real interest and value for the serious historian.

Brinton, Daniel G.: Rig Veda Americanus. Sacred songs of the ancient Mexicans, with a gloss in Nahuatl. Edited, with a paraphrase, notes and vocabulary. By Daniel G. Brinton, A.M., M.D., professor of American archæology and linguistics in university of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, the author, 1890. (Under caption: “Brinton’s library of aboriginal American literature. Number VIII.”) 95 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 4 illus.

Interesting to both the specialist and the general reader, to the former because of its linguistic and ethnic value, to the latter because of the glimpse which it gives of primitive psychology.

Brinton, Daniel G.: The native calendar of Central America and Mexico, a study in linguistics and symbolism. By Daniel G. Brinton, A.M., M.D., LL.D., D.Sc., professor of American archæology and linguistics in the university of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, MacCalla & co., 1893. 59 pp. 8ᵒ.

A well documented and thorough discussion of these most important of surviving intellectual monuments.

Brown, C. Barrington, and Lidstone, William: Fifteen thousand miles on the Amazon and its tributaries. By C. Barrington Brown, assoc. R.S.M., author of “Canoe and camp life in British Guiana,” and William Lidstone, C.E. With map and wood engravings. London, Edward Stanford, 1878. xiii, 520 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 23 illus.

A book of travel, with numerous observations and incidents; although much too long, and overloaded with trivial details, it contains material that may serve the student of geography and ethnology.

Brown, Hubert W.: Latin America. Students’ lectures on missions. Princeton theological seminary. MCMI. The pagans, the papists, the protestants and the present-day problem. By Hubert W. Brown, M.A. Illustrated. New York, Fleming H. Revell co., 1901. Reprint: Young people’s missionary movement of the United States and Canada, 1909. 308 pp. 12mo. front. 20 illus.

Pardoning the obvious tendency to alliteration and the frankly sectarian bias of the professional missionary, an interesting plea for the author’s kind of religion, with felicitous presentations of fragments of history, social usages, and the life in general of fairly diversified types of people in México and Central and South America.

Bruce, G. J.: Brazil and the Brazilians. By G. J. Bruce. With eight illustrations. New York, Dodd, Mead & co., 1914. 307 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 7 illus.

A source of considerable information in a very light vein.

Bryce, James: South America. Observations and impressions. By James Bryce, author of “The holy Roman empire,” “The American commonwealth,” etc. With maps. New York, The Macmillan co., 1912. xxiv, 611 pp. 8ᵒ. 5 maps.

Probably none but the gifted and distinguished author of this work could produce so readable and interesting a volume under the circumstances which attended his brief visit to South America; his intention was so excellent, and the style is so admirable, that one is disposed to forgive the misapprehensions and consequent misinterpretations which sprang from the natural limitations to which he was subjected.

Buley, E. C.: North Brazil. Physical features, natural resources, means of communication, manufactures and industrial development. (South American handbooks.) By E. C. Buley. New York, D. Appleton & co., MCMXIV. 216 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 3 maps. 15 illus.

An account of geography, climate, plants, animals, history, distribution of population, government, social conditions, industries, public service and transportation; excellent in every way.

Buley, E. C.: South Brazil. Physical features, natural resources, means of communication, manufactures and industrial development. (South American handbooks.) By E. C. Buley. London, Bath, New York, and Melbourne, Sir Isaac Pitman & sons, ltd., 1914. 219 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 2 maps. 14 illus.

See comment on “North Brazil” by this author.

Bullard, Arthur [Albert Edwards]: Panama, the canal, the country and the people. By Arthur Bullard. Revised edition with additional chapters. Illustrated, New York, The Macmillan co., 1914. xiv, 601 pp. 12mo. front. 44 illus.

When the author says in his preface, “the works of Bancroft, Fiske, Irving, Prescott and Winsor—the principal authorities on the epoch of discovery and colonization—have been freely used,” he utters a truth in the last part of his statement and an absurdity when he characterizes these as “the principal authorities,” that remove him from consideration as a serious or original historian; he slides awkwardly upon the surface of things, expressing himself with that dogmatism which is not infrequently associated with ignorance.

Bulnes, Francisco: El verdadero Juárez y la verdad sobre la intervención y el imperio. Por Francisco Bulnes. París y México, librería de la vda. de Ch. Bouret, 1904. 873 pp. 8ᵒ. front. of author.

A diatribe against the Mexican reformer, with a clerical and conservative bias; the ample documentation does not sustain the generalizations. See “Juárez” by García, Genaro.

Burke, Ulick Ralph: A life of Benito Juárez, constitutional president of Mexico. By Ulick Ralph Burke, M.A., author of “A life of Gonsalva de Cordova,” etc. London and Sydney, Remington & co., 1894. x, 384 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map.

A well documented and useful biography, barring inexcusably bad Spanish, which one must usually forgive English writers regarding the American countries.

Burton, Captain Richard F[rancis]: Explorations of the highlands of the Brazil; with a full account of the gold and diamond mines; also, canoeing down 1500 miles of the great river São Francisco, from Sabará to the sea. By Captain Richard F[rancis] Burton, F.R.G.S., etc. In 2 vols. 8ᵒ. London, Tinsley bros., 1869. Vol. I. x, 443 pp. front. Vol. II. viii, 478 pp. front. 1 map.

Of much value to the student of geography who knows how to make allowance for the strong and predetermining characteristics of the author.

Burton, Captain Richard F[rancis]: Letters from the battle-fields of Paraguay. By Captain Richard F[rancis] Burton, F.R.G.S., etc., author of “Explorations of the highlands of Brazil,” etc. With a map and illustrations. London, Tinsley bros., 1870. xix, 491 pp. 8ᵒ. front.

Sprightly and interesting, in the manner of all the writings of this indefatigable traveler and author, without being either fair or conclusive; inadequate, dogmatic, unsupported by references, yet occasionally presenting an illuminating observation.

Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar Núñez: (see Schmidt, Ulrich).

Calderón, Francisco García: La creación de un continente. By Francisco García Calderón. París, Librería Paul Ollendorff, [1912]. xiv, 264 pp. 12mo.

An exposition of the ideas of a brilliant Peruvian as to the future of this hemisphere; much of it deals with the position and attitude of the United States, the author’s views regarding which seem to have been based upon European and South American books rather than upon his own personal knowledge; while it contains many striking passages, it is only slightly conclusive and constructive.

Calderón, F[rancisco] García: Latin America: its rise and progress. By F[rancisco] García Calderón, with a preface by Raymond Poincaré, of the French academy, president of the council of ministers. Translated by Bernard Miall. London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, 1913. xvii, 406 pp. 8ᵒ. 1 map. 22 ports. 2 illus.

“Here is a book which should be read and discussed by every one interested in the future of the Latin genius. It is written by a young Peruvian diplomatist. It is full of life and thought. History, politics, economic and social science, literature, philosophy—M. Calderón is familiar with all and touches upon all with competence and without pedantry. The entire evolution of the South American republics is comprised in the volume which he now submits to the European public.”—M. Poincaré. A proper statement regarding this most excellent work, which may not be overlooked by any student of South American affairs, although many of those who know both the Americas will not agree with some of the conclusions reached; the author’s ideas are patently colored by his exceptional antecedents, inheritance and career; the translation is unsatisfactory, and the spelling of names is inconsistent, owing to the fact that the translator, instead of using the correct Spanish forms, took them from the French original, in which they had suffered mutilation.

Calderón, Francisco García: Mediación de los Estados Unidos de Norte América en la guerra del Pacífico. (See Logan, Cornelius A.)

Calderón, Ignacio: Bolivia: address delivered by the Bolivian minister, Mr. Ignacio Calderón, under the auspices of the National geographic society at Washington, D.C. Conferencia leída en la sociedad Geográfica de Washington, D.C. Por el señor Ignacio Calderón, Washington, D.C., (no imprint), January 25, 1907. 21 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph.

An excellent outline of the history and geography of Bolivia, by one who not only understood his own country, but who had that knowledge of the United States which enabled him to describe what would be of interest to the people of this country.

Calvo, Joaquin Bernardo: The republic of Costa Rica. By Joaquin Bernardo Calvo. Translated from the Spanish and edited by L. de T. With an introduction, additions, and extensions by the editor. Map and illustrations. Chicago and New York, Rand, McNally & co., 1890. 286 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 19 illus.

A little of everything thrown together: geography, history, botany, zoölogy, agriculture, industries, commerce, government, society; not without value.

Carpenter, Frank G.: South America, social, industrial, and political. A twenty-five-thousand-mile journey in search of information in the Isthmus of Panama and the lands of the equator, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Tierra del Fuego, the Falklands, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, the Guianas, Venezuela, and the Orinoco basin. The resources and possibilities of the various countries, the life and customs of the people, their governments, business methods, and trade. By Frank G. Carpenter, author of “Through Asia” and “Through North America.” Fully illustrated. New York, Western W. Wilson, [1900]. vi, 625 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 161 illus.

If the author had possessed a more extensive perspective of historical knowledge before he began his “twenty-five-thousand-mile journey in search of information,” his book might have had an enduring value; as it is, it is but crude and superficial chatter in the manner of a professional guide entertaining his none too intelligent hearers.

Carr, Charles Carl: The Story of Panama. The new route to India. (See Gause, Frank A.)

Carson, W. E.: Mexico, the wonderland of the south. By W. E. Carson. Illustrated. New York, The Macmillan co., 1909. xi, 439 pp. 12mo. front. 58 illus.

The author says this book was intended “to give a pen-picture, fresh, accurate, and inclusive of Mexico to-day;” whatever his intention he has produced one of the most inaccurate, superficial, and trivial of the numerous works which have misrepresented and belittled México during these latter years.

Cevallos, Pedro Fermin: Resumen de la historia del Ecuador, desde su origen hasta 1845. Per Pedro Fermin Cevallos, individuo de la academia Ecuatoriana y correspondiente de la Real Española. Segunda edicíon revisada por el autor. 5 vols. Guayaquil, imprenta de la Nacion, 1886. Tomo I. 540 pp. 12mo. Tomo II. 334[3] pp. 12mo. Tomo III. 414, lvi[vi] pp. 12mo. Tomo IV. 473, vi pp. 12mo. Tomo V. 474[1] pp. 12mo.

Not to be disregarded by the serious student, although miserably printed, and not documented to any considerable degree.

Chandler, Charles Lyon: Inter-American acquaintances. By Charles Lyon Chandler, formerly a student at the universidad de San Marcos de Lima and of the universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires. Sewanee, Tennessee, The university press, MCMXV. vi[1], 139 pp. 12mo.

Designed to show “(1) That the moral and material aid and example of the United States were a factor in the Latin-American wars of independence; (2) that during that time, as well as previously, much was spoken and written by both North and South Americans which forecasted the Pan American movement, embodying the fundamental ideas on which the Pan American union is based.”—Preface. This thesis, supported by citations from documents not generally accessible, is interestingly developed, and, barring occasional linguistic, grammatical, and rhetorical infelicities, this little book is a fair presentation of serviceable material.

Chile: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 25 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 12 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Clark, Francis E.: The continent of opportunity. The Spanish American republics—their history, their resources, their outlook. Together with a traveler’s impressions of present day conditions. By Francis E. Clark, D.D., LL.D., author of “A new way around an old world,” “Fellow travelers,” “Training the church of the future,” etc. New York, Fleming H. Revell co., 1907; Young people’s missionary movement of the United States and Canada, xii, 349[2] pp. 12mo. 1 map. front. 22 illus.

An account of a trip of five months through Panamá, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil; of that popular character to be expected from the pen of so indefatigable a traveler and organizer; not without value, particularly for those who would see with the eyes of a propagandist trying to be fair.

Clemenceau, Georges: South America of to-day. A study of conditions, social, political and commercial in Argentine, Uruguay and Brazil. By Georges Clemenceau, formerly minister of France. New York and London, G. P. Putnam’s sons, 1911. xii, 434 pp. 8ᵒ.

Confessedly but an account of pleasant recollections of travel; only slightly affected either by a knowledge of the languages and history of the peoples visited, or by any serious acquaintance with facts.

Clowes, Sir William Laird: Four modern naval Campaigns, historical, strategical, and tactical. By Sir William Laird Clowes. With maps, plans, and a frontispiece portrait of the author. London, Hutchinson & co., 1906. 244 pp. 12mo. front. 11 maps. 5 plans.

The last three campaigns were in the war between Chile and Perú, 1879-81; in the war in Chile between the president and congress, 1891; and in the attempted revolution in Brazil, 1893-94; not to be overlooked by the student.

Cochrane, Capt. Charles Stuart: Journal of a residence and travels in Colombia, during the years 1823 and 1824. By Capt. Charles Stuart Cochrane of the royal navy. (In 2 vols. 12mo.) London, printed for Henry Colburn, 1825. Vol. I. xv, 524 pp. front. Vol. II. viii, 517 pp. front.

Disclaiming the qualities of a writer, the author, who was a chief actor in the events described, supplies historical material based upon personal observation that is of service to the student.

[Cochrane], Thomas, Earl of Dundonald: Narrative of services in the liberation of Chile, Peru, and Brazil, from Spanish and Portuguese domination. By Thomas [Cochrane], Earl of Dundonald, G.C.B., admiral of the red; rear-admiral of the fleet, etc. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) London, James Ridgway, MDCCCLIX. Vol. I. xxii, 293 pp. Vol. II. xi, 305 pp.

An account of the struggles for independence by one of the participants; the first volume contains the history of the achievement of Chilian independence and the liberation of Perú as effected by the squadron under command of the author; the second, that of the part he played as commander of the Brazilian squadron, by means of which, as he claims, he expelled all the Portuguese armaments from the eastern shores of South America “while unaided by military coöperation;” it supplies details for the historian, even if egotistical.

Colombia: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 26 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 7 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Conway, Sir Martin: The Bolivian Andes. A record of climbing and exploration in the cordillera Real in the years 1898 and 1900. By Sir Martin Conway. Illustrated. New York and London, Harper & bros., 1901. viii[i], 402[1] pp. 12mo. front. 74 illus.

A well written and illustrated narrative; of great scientific interest and value; the appendix contains a description by L. J. Spencer of the forty-six specimens collected by the author in Bolivia.

Costa Rica: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 19 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 7 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Crichfield, George W.: American supremacy. The rise and progress of the Latin American republics and their relations to the United States under the Monroe doctrine. By George W. Crichfield. In two volumes. New York, Brentano’s, 1908. Vol. I. ix, 561 pp. 8ᵒ. Vol. II. vii, 683[1] pp. 8ᵒ.

This work is utterly unreliable in matter and inaccurate in form; more than a thousand errors in orthography alone occur in the first hundred pages; in spirit it is undisguisedly biased, in style, clumsy and commonplace, and it is not even plausible in its vindictive hostility to Spaniards and Latin-Americans whom it excoriates without giving the authorities for its damaging statements; indeed, it is wanting in redeeming qualities; how it ever secured a respectable publisher passes understanding.

Cuba: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 16 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 1 chart. 7 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Curtis, William Eleroy: The capitals of Spanish America. By William Eleroy Curtis, late commissioner from the United States to the governments of Central and South America. Illustrated. New York, Harper & bros., 1888. xv, 715 pp. 1 map. 314 illus.

Worthless, with its 314 absurd illustrations done in the bad manner of the period to which this book belongs, save as an indication of the progress that has been made in works of this character.

Curtis, William Eleroy: Venezuela, a land where it’s always summer. By William Eleroy Curtis, author of “The capitals of Spanish America,” etc. With a map. New York, Harper & bros., 1896. 315 pp. 12mo. 1 map.

Pardoning the absurd subtitle, and the entire absence of references to sources of information, this historical sketch will be found interesting to general readers, in lieu of really good works on the subject.

Dalton, Leonard V.: Venezuela. By Leonard V. Dalton, B.Sc. (Lond.), fellow of the Geographical and Royal geographical societies, etc. With a map and 34 illustrations. London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, 1912. 320 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 34 illus.

Devoted to geography, geology, botany, zoölogy and history, beginning with pre-Columbian times and extending to the present, with a study of the various states in turn, and appendixes giving population, commerce, government finance and bibliography; conscientious, sane, reliable, based on intimate personal knowledge.

Darwin, Charles: Journal of researches into the natural history and geology of the countries visited during the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle round the world under the command of Captain Fitz Roy, R.N. By Charles Darwin, M.A., F.R.S. (In 2 vols. 16ᵒ.) New York, Harper & bros., 1846. Vol. I. vii, 351 pp. Vol. II. v, 324 pp.

Invaluable observations upon various regions and aspects of South America.

Davis, Walter G.: Climate of the Argentine Republic. By Walter G. Davis, director of the Argentine meteorological office. (Under caption: “Department of agriculture, Argentine republic.”) Buenos Aires, Argentine meteorological office, 1910. 111 pp. 4ᵒ. 44 plts.

Of very great value to those who are interested in this subject; the charts are unusually good.

Dawson, Thomas C.: The South American republics. (Series caption, “The story of the nations.”) In two parts. By Thomas C. Dawson, secretary of the United States legation to Brazil. New York and London, G. P. Putnam’s sons, Part I, 1903, Part II, 1904; Young people’s missionary movement of the United States and Canada, 1909. Part I. Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil. xvi, 525 pp. 12mo. front. 3 maps. 24 ports. 37 illus. Part II. (The author then being minister of the United States to the Dominican republic.) Perú, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, Panamá. xiv, 513 pp. 12mo. 3 maps. 5 ports. 57 illus.

An historical and geographical study of each of the South American countries in turn; interesting, popular, simple in style; without documentation; evidently the fruit of personal experience and of the study of books of a secondary character, whose statements the author appears to have accepted without verification; often dogmatic, and sometimes needlessly caustic; although numerous, the illustrations are inferior.

[Deberle, Alfred Joseph]: The history of South America from its discovery to the present time. Compiled from the works of the best authors and from authentic documents, many hitherto unpublished, in various archives and public and private libraries in America and Spain. By an American. (Written in French by Alfred Joseph Deberle.) Translated from the Spanish by Adnah D[avid] Jones. With maps and index by the translator. London, Swan, Sonnenschein & co., lim.; New York, The Macmillan co., 1899. vi, 345 pp. 8ᵒ. 2 maps.

An undocumented history, readable and instructive, and of value to those who are not able to obtain access to more ample works.

Decoud, José Segundo: A list of books, magazine articles, and maps relating to Paraguay. Books, 1638-1903. Maps, 1599-1903. Prepared by José Segundo Decoud, honorary corresponding member of the International union of American republics, etc. A supplement to the handbook of Paraguay, published in September, 1902, by the International bureau of the American republics. Washington, Government printing office, 1904. 53 pp. 12mo.

A bibliography of exceptional value.

Decoud, José Segundo: Paraguay. Second edition, revised and enlarged. By José Segundo Decoud, honorary corresponding member of the International union of American republics, with a chapter on the native races by Dr. J. Hampden Porter. September, 1902. Washington, Government printing office, 1902. 187 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 8 illus.

It contains interesting data relating to geography, climate, present population, native races, constitution and government, political divisions, industries, commerce, public utilities, education and religion.

Denis, Pierre: Brazil. By Pierre Denis. Translated and with a historical chapter, by Bernard Miall, and a supplementary chapter by Dawson A. Vindin. With a map and thirty-six illustrations. London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, MCMXI. 388 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 3 maps. 36 illus.

This work contains an historical sketch, an account of political, economic, financial and agricultural conditions, with particular attention to São Paulo, Paraná, Rio Grande do Sol, and Ceará; although sketchy and awkwardly arranged, it contains valuable material.

Dent, Hastings Charles: A year in Brazil. With notes on the abolition of slavery, the finances of the empire, religion, meteorology, natural history, etc. By Hastings Charles Dent, C.E., F.L.S., F.R.G.S., member of the Manchester literary and philosophical society, etc. With ten full-page illustrations and two maps. London, Kegan Paul, Trench & co., 1886. xvii, 444 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 2 maps. 9 illus.

A journal of life and study in various parts of the country, with an appendix which contains interesting data respecting mines, railways, religion, slavery, currency, meteorological conditions, botany and zoölogy.

Díaz del Castillo, Bernal: Historia verdadera de la conquista de la Nueva España. Por Bernal Díaz del Castillo, uno de sus conquistadores. Única edición hecha según el códice autógrafo. La publica Genaro García. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) México, oficina tipográfica de la secretaría de Fomento, 1904. Tomo I. lxxxiii, 506 pp. front. Tomo II. 560 pp.

One of the most important of the early documents; never to be overlooked by the historian, and of interest even to the general reader who may have the patience to master its peculiar style.

Díaz, Ramón: (see Baralt, Rafael María).

Dixie, Lady Florence [C. D.]: Across Patagonia. By Lady Florence [C. D.] Dixie. With illustrations from sketches by Julius Beerbohm engraved by Whymper and Pearson. London, Richard Bentley & son, 1880. xiii, 251 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 12 illus.

The wild and little known land seen through the medium of a vigorous and abundant temperament; not lacking in interest as a mere narrative of travel and adventure.

Dominican Republic: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 17 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 2 charts. 6 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet; “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Domville-Fife, Charles W.: Guatemala and the states of Central America. By Charles W. Domville-Fife, author of “The great states of South America,” “Submarine engineering of to-day,” etc. Illustrated. London, Francis Griffiths; New York, James Pott & co., [1913]. 310 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 56 illus.

Although frankly effusive and too optimistic, and of that popular character that annoys the student, it contains occasional quotations, accounts of observations and odds and ends of information that may be valuable to the patient reader.

Domville-Fife, Charles W.: The United States of Brazil. With a chapter on the republic of Uruguay. By Charles W. Domville-Fife, author of “Submarines of the world’s navies.” Illustrated. New York, James Pott & co., [1911]. xxii, 249 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 102 illus.

Part one, which consists mainly of extracts from early writers, brings interesting material within easy reach; part two is a general description of present conditions; although commonplace in style and clumsy in arrangement, it contains instructive data.

Dupaix, M[onsieur Guillaume]: Monuments of New Spain. By M[onsieur Guillaume] Dupaix. From the original drawings executed by order of the king of Spain. (In Kingsborough’s Mexican antiquities, Vol. IV. [No date.] Part I: 16 plts. Part II: 56 plts. Part III: 45 plts. In the same volume are specimens of Mexican sculpture in possession of M. Latour Allard, in Paris. 11 plts. containing 20 illus., and specimens of Mexican sculpture preserved in the British museum. 5 plts. containing 5 illus., also plates copied from the Giro del Mondo of Gemelli Careri; with an engraving of a Mexican cycle, from a painting formerly in the possession of Boturini. 4 plts. containing 8 illus. Specimens of Peruvian Quipus with plates representing a carved Peruvian box containing a collection of supposed Peruvian Quipus. 7 plts. containing 7 illus.)

A remarkable collection of drawings of ancient Mexican monuments and figures, some of which no longer exist; of rare interest to the student of archæology.

Dupierry ... el doctor dn.: Opúsculo. Cuba y Puerto Rico. Medios de conservar estas dos Antillas en su estado de esplendor. Por un negrófilo concienzudo. (El doctor dn. ... Dupierry.) Madrid, José Cruzado, 1866. 157 pp. 16mo.

An impassioned statement of the old and now abandoned arguments in favor of human slavery as applied to Cuba and Puerto Rico; it is interesting for the light it sheds upon local conditions.

Ecuador: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 15 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 3 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Ecuador, Guía comercial, agrícola e industrial de la república del. Editada per la compañía “Guía del Ecuador.” Guayaquil, talleres de artes Gráficas de E. Rodenas, 1909. 1328 pp. 4ᵒ. [22 maps. 1407 illus.]

Valuable for a study of present conditions, the following being an outline of the contents: political constitution, physical geography, public administration, list of financial institutions, mercantile societies, commerce and exchequer.

Eder, Phanor James: Colombia. By Phanor James Eder. With 40 illustrations and 2 maps. London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, [1913]. xxiv, 312 pp. 8ᵒ. 2 maps. 40 illus.

An excellent work, carefully and judiciously written; although intended to set forth present conditions from the standpoint of the business man, sufficient, well chosen, and documented historical material is introduced to furnish a proper background; the illustrations really bear on the text.

Edginton, T[homas] B[enton]: The Monroe doctrine. By T[homas] B[enton] Edginton, A.M., of the bar of Memphis, Tennessee. Boston, Little, Brown & co., 1904. vi, 344 pp. 8ᵒ.

A well documented but not uniformly satisfactory presentation of the history of this policy in all its bearings; some of the generalizations are vague and not sustained by what is called “international law.”

Edwards, Albert: Panama, the canal, the country and the people. (See Bullard, Arthur.)

Edwards, William Seymour: On the Mexican highlands. With a passing glimpse of Cuba. By William Seymour Edwards, author of “Into the Yukon,” “Through Scandinavia to Moscow,” etc. Cincinnati, press of Jennings & Graham, [1906]. 283 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 98 illus.

A frank, unpretentious and sprightly narrative of travel in out-of-the-way regions, that pleases because of its modest honesty of statement.

Elliot, G. F. Scott: Chile, its history and development, natural features, products, commerce and present conditions. By G. F. Scott Elliot, M.A., F.R.G.S., author of “A naturalist in mid-Africa.” With an introduction by Martin Hume. Illustrated. London, T. Fisher Unwin, MCMVII. xxviii, 363 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 2 maps. 37 illus.

A standard work, well written, reliable, documented, of exceptional value; after a chapter on geology and a portion of another on prehistoric times, it traces with proper emphasis the course of events from the settlement to the present day; an extensive bibliography at the back.

Enock, C. Reginald: Mexico: its ancient and modern civilization, history and political conditions, topography and natural resources, industries and general development. By C. Reginald Enock, F.R.G.S., civil and mining engineer, author of “Peru” and “The Andes and the Amazon.” With an introduction by Martin Hume, M.A. With a map and seventy-five illustrations. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons; London, T. Fisher Unwin, MCMIX. xxxvi, 362 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 63 illus.

Dealing with archæology, ethnology, history, politics, natural resources, industries and commerce, the author gives each of these a fairly just emphasis, and although his generalizations and opinions are not always well founded, he has avoided the folly of unmeasured abuse that has characterized several recent writers upon México, and produced a book that will interest and serve the average reader.

Enock, C. Reginald: Perú. Its former and present civilization, history and existing conditions, topography and natural resources, commerce and general development. By C. Reginald Enock, F.R.G.S., civil and mining engineer, author of “The Andes and the Amazon.” London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, MCMXII. xxxii, 320 pp. 8ᵒ. 1 map. 1 chart. 72 illus.

When one considers the extent, both in time and space, this author has attempted to cover, the marvel is that any of his books should be as good as they are; this one, like the rest, is not without value, although superficial, prosaic and inaccurate in matter and form.

Enock, C. Reginald: Ecuador, its ancient and modern history, topography and natural resources, industries and social development. By C. Reginald Enock, F.R.G.S., author of “The Andes and the Amazon,” “Peru,” “Mexico,” “The secret of the Pacific,” etc. With fifty-seven illustrations and two maps. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1914. 375 pp. 8ᵒ. 2 maps, one of which is in text. 37 illus.

While this book has the weaknesses that characterize the works of this author, to which attention is called in the other comments, it is somewhat more fully documented than the others, and being one of the very few extensive English publications regarding Ecuador, it supplies an urgent need.

Enock, C. Reginald: The Andes and the Amazon. Life and travel in Perú. By C. Reginald Enock, F.R.G.S. With a map, four colored plates, and fifty-eight other illustrations. London, T. Fisher Unwin, MCMVII. xvi, 379 pp. 8ᵒ. front, 1 map. 4 plts. 58 illus.

In the main, a description of what the author, an insatiable gatherer of easily obtainable information and a prolific writer of books, saw, heard, felt and thought during his perigrination.

Enock, C. Reginald: The republics of South and Central America: their resources, industries, sociology and future. By C. Reginald Enock, F.R.G.S., author of “The Andes and the Amazon,” “Mexico,” “An imperial commonwealth,” etc. London, J. M. Dent & sons, ltd.; New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1913. 544 pp. 8ᵒ. 9 maps. 16 illus.

In his preface, the author says: “The purpose of this book is to provide, within the compass of a single volume, a succinct study of the Latin-American republics, and their social and physical condition.” His effort was only slightly successful. See comment on his “Perú,” to which should be added the statement, that, for some unaccountable reason, he introduces a discussion of the Aztecs, and a number of pictures that have nothing whatever to do with South America.

Fitch, A. H.: Junípero Serra. The man and his work. By A. H. Fitch. With fifteen illustrations from photographs and a map. Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1914. xiii, 364 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 15 illus.

An effort to rescue from oblivion the life of an important religious pioneer to whom historians are deeply indebted for facts regarding Spanish California during the years 1769-1785; interesting and valuable.

Flandrau, Charles Macomb: Viva Mexico. By Charles Macomb Flandrau, author of “Harvard episodes,” “The diary of a freshman,” etc. New York, D. Appleton & co., 1908. 293 [1] pp. 16ᵒ.

Pardoning the inexcusable butchering of the Spanish introduced, it is a characteristically vivacious story of what the author saw and felt and thought in México; entertaining and valuable as a true picture of what an appreciative observer might behold in certain localities.

Fonseca, J. J. da: Estudo analytico. Descobrimento do Brazil. Por J. J. da Fonseca (almirante graduado). Rio de Janeiro, typ. Leuzinger, 1895. 35 pp. pamph. 3 maps. 2 illus.

A scholarly presentation of the details, with references to several documents.

Fomaro, Carlo de: Carranza and Mexico. By Carlo de Fornaro. With chapters by Colonel I. C. Enriquez, Charles Ferguson and M[odesto] C. Rollandi. New York, Mitchell Kennerley, 1915. 242 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 6 illus.

The dedication of this work to “President Woodrow Wilson, who discovered real México to the Americans,” in a sense indicates what is to follow; it is an approval of the present administration’s policy in México and a plea for General Carranza, with a highly laudatory sketch of his life, characterized by sweeping but unsupported statements; in general superficial and not illuminating.

Fraser, John Foster: The amazing Argentine. A new land of enterprise. By John Foster Fraser. New York and London, Funk & Wagnalls co., 1914. viii, 291 pp. 12mo. front. 54 illus.

The title indicates the style of superficial chatter which composes this book; the illustrations, however, are both interesting and instructive.

Funes, Doctor don Gregorio: Ensayo de la historia civil de Buenos Aires, Tucumán y Paraguay. Escrito por el doctor don Gregorio Funes, dean de la santa iglesia catedral de Córdoba. Segunda edición. (2 vols, bound together. 8ᵒ.) Buenos Aires, 1856. Tomo I. 391 [6] pp. 1 illus. Tomo II. 472 [5] pp.

A work of fundamental importance because of the considerable information which it contains, although written in the heavy, prosaic style of the learned ecclesiastic of the period.

Fyfe, H. Hamilton: The real Mexico. A study on the spot. By H. Hamilton Fyfe, author of “The new spirit in Egypt,” “South America to-day.” London, William Heinemann, [1914]. viii, 247 pp. 12mo. 1 map.

An amorphous mass of impressionistically presented information regarding present conditions, the most of which, although already possessed by the intelligent people of this country, is neither interesting nor instructive as manipulated by this writer.

Gadow, Hans: Through southern Mexico; being an account of the travels of a naturalist. By Hans Gadow, M.A., Ph.D., F.R.G.S. With over one hundred and sixty full-page and other illustrations and maps. London, Witherby & co., 1908. xvi, 527 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 4 maps. 169 illus.

An unusually interesting account of travel, by a trained observer and field naturalist, giving much information regarding flora, fauna and human beings.

Gallatin, Albert: Notes on the semi-civilized nations of Mexico, Yucatan, and Central America. By Albert Gallatin. (In transactions of the American ethnological society, Vol. I.) New York, Bartlett & Welford; London, Wiley & Putnam, MDCCCXLV. pp. 1-352. 8ᵒ. 1 plt. 3 tables.

A study of the languages, numeration, calendars, astronomy, history and chronology, with conjectures as to the origin of semi-civilization in America; appendix I contains grammatical notices: Mexican, Tarascan, Otomí, Maya, Guatemalan, Huasteca; appendix II, notes on Lord Kingsborough’s collection; without being final, it marks one of the important stages in the development of knowledge regarding the subjects discussed.

Garay, Blas: La revolución de la independencia del Paraguay. Por Blas Garay. Madrid, est. tip. de la viuda e hijos de Tello, 1897. 214 pp. 16ᵒ.

An admirable short narrative, in charming style; conscientious, thoroughly documented, worthy of praise and study.

García, Genaro: Carácter de la conquista española en América y en México según los textos de los historiadores primitivos. Por Genaro García. México, oficina tipográfica de la secretaría de Fomento, 1901. 456 pp. 8ᵒ.

A carefully documented collection of materials that may serve the student who has the patience to follow the processes of a somewhat halting mind.

García, Genaro: Juárez. Refutación a don Francisco Bulnes. Por Genaro García. México, librería de la vda. de Ch. Bouret, 1904. viii, 276 [2] pp. 12mo. front.

An amply documented biography, which, although partisan and lacking the vigor and sprightliness of the work it is intended to refute, is in general accord with the facts; a valuable bibliography of seventy-two pages is to be found at the back.

García Icazbalceta, Joaquín: Colección de documentos para la historia de México. Publicada por Joaquín García Icazbalceta. (In 2 vols. 4ᵒ.) México, librería de J. M. Andrade. Tomo primero, 1858. cliii, 544 pp. Tomo segundo, 1866. lxvi, 600 pp.

The documents relate to the period of the conquest and settlement; they are of inestimable value for the serious historian.

García Icazbalceta, J[oaquín]: Obras de D. J[oaquín] García Icazbalceta. (In 5 vols. 16ᵒ.) México, imp. de V. Agüeros, 1896. Tomo I. Opúsculos varios. xvi, 428 [2] pp. Tomo II. Opúsculos varios. 460 [2] pp. Tomo III. Biografías. 436 [2] pp. Tomo IV. Biografías. 442 [3] pp. Tomo V. Biografías [Historiadores]. 522 pp.

A classic work; invaluable for the study of prominent personages and events, and the light it sheds upon many historical questions hitherto obscure or misunderstood.

Garland, Alexander: Peru in 1906. With a brief historical and geographical sketch. By Alexander Garland, member of the Lima geographical society. Originally written in Spanish, and translated into English by George R. Gepp. Lima, “La industria” printing office, 1907. 303 pp. 4ᵒ. 49 plts. 2 maps.

In the “boosting” style, yet a source of much information, after the manner of a guide-book, regarding modern conditions.

Gause, Frank A., and Carr, Charles Carl: The story of Panama. The new route to India. By Frank A. Gause, superintendent canal zone public schools, and Charles Carl Carr, principal canal zone public high school. Boston, New York, Chicago, Silver, Burdett & co., [1912]. xii, 290 pp. 12mo. 2 maps in color. 89 illus.

An interesting description of the various features of construction, and an account of their organization and administration, with a history of the Canal project, by men who were in a good position to get at the facts, and whose training fitted them to write well.

Geographia-atlas do Brazil e das cinco partes do mundo. Conforme o “Atlas do Brazil” do Barão Homem de Mello e Dr. F. Homem de Mello e os melhores auctores parà a “Parte geral.” Com um prologo do Dr. Francisco Cabrita (ex-director da instrucçao publica do districto federal). 35 mappas em cinco côres (10 duplos), 166 illustrações e desenhos, 100 paginas de texto (em 3 columnas) (1ᵃ edição). Rio de Janeiro, F. Briguiet & cia, 1912. xii, 100 pp. 4ᵒ. front. 35 maps. 166 illus.

Of interest and importance for the student of geography and statistics.

Gillpatrick, Wallace: Wanderings in Mexico. The spirited chronicle of adventure in Mexican highways and byways. By Wallace Gillpatrick (“The man who likes Mexico”). London, Eveleigh Nash, 1912. 374 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 68 illus.

An account of the wanderings of one who is satisfied not to be an historian, but merely to play the part of an interested and sympathetic and therefore interesting traveler and observer, written in a pleasing style.

Godoy, José F.: Porfirio Díaz, president of México. The master builder of a great commonwealth. By José F. Godoy, author of “A few facts about Mexico,” “The legal and mercantile handbook of Mexico,” etc. With 60 illustrations, maps, and diagrams. New York and London, G. P. Putnam’s sons, 1910. xii, 253 pp. 12mo. front. 2 maps. 7 diagrams. 51 illus.

Devoted to undiscriminating and unmeasured praise of México’s recent president, without supplying in clear terms data adequate to justify the high appraisal; it exhibits no particular discernment, and consequently adds little to the general knowledge of the man.

Goodrich, Joseph King: The coming Mexico. (Under caption: “The world to-day series.”) By Joseph King Goodrich, sometime professor in the imperial government college, Kyoto. With 32 illustrations from photographs. Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1913. xii, 269 pp. 12mo. front. 32 illus.

Only another commonplace effort to produce a book of a kind already superabundant, consisting of fragments of history gathered uncritically from sources more or less reliable, and masses of statistics and statements regarding present conditions, based upon popular hearsay; it adds nothing to the general fund of information.

Gordon, George Byron: Caverns of Copan, Honduras. Report of the explorations by the Museum, 1896-97. (Under caption: “Memoirs of the Peabody museum of American archæology and ethnology, Harvard university. Vol. I, Nos. 4 and 5.”) Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Museum, 1898. 56 pp. folio. 13 plts. 35 illus. in the text.

A well written report upon explorations of prime importance, printed luxuriously and admirably illustrated.

Gordon, George Byron: The hieroglyphic stairway. Ruins of Copan. Report of the explorations by the Museum. (Under caption: “Memoirs of the Peabody museum of American archæology and ethnology. Harvard university. Vol. I, No. 6.”) Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Museum, 1902. 38 pp. folio. 18 plts. 23 illus. in the text.

See comment on the preceding.

Grillet, John, and Bechamel, Francis: A journal of the travels of John Grillet and Francis Bechamel into Guiana, in the year 1674. In order to discover the great Lake of Parima, and the many cities said to be situated on its banks, and reputed the richest in the world. London, printed for Samuel Buckley, 1698. 68 pp. 12mo.

(Bound in with Christopher de Acuña’s work. See Acuña.)

Guatemala: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 16 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 4 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Guinness, Geraldine: Peru, its story, people, and religion. By Geraldine Guinness. Illustrated by Dr. H. Grattan Guinness. London, Morgan & Scott, ltd., MCMIX. xxi, 438 pp. 8ᵒ. 3 maps. 2 diagrams. 39 illus.

The illustrations are of rare excellence and well worth the price of the book; the rest of the work is negligible.

Gutiérrez de Lara, L., and Pinchon, Edgcumb: The Mexican people; their struggle for freedom. By L. Gutiérrez de Lara, author of “Story of a political refugee” and “Les bribones,” and Edgcumb Pinchon. Illustrated from photographs. Garden City, New York, Doubleday, Page & co., 1914. xi, 358 pp. 12mo. front. 52 illus.

A frank plea for the Indians against Spaniards and others of European origin, actuated by animosity and based upon ridiculous misstatements, of which the following may serve as an illustration: “At the time of the conquest they (the Indians) were in full enjoyment of a civilization greatly superior in many respects to that of Teutonic Europe, and certainly superior in every respect to that of the Spanish nation which subjugated and enslaved them;” this book will have no standing with those who know the facts; those who do not are warned to read it with due allowance for personal venom.

Habel, S.: The sculptures of Santa Lucía Cosumalwhuapa in Guatemala. With an account of travels in Central America and on the western coast of South America. By S. Habel, M.D., Washington, D.C., Smithsonian institution, 1878. (Under caption: “Smithsonian contributions to knowledge, 269.”) iii, 90 pp. folio. 8 plts., showing 23 sculptures.

A valuable account of archæological and ethnological investigation in Central and South America, slightly marred by an attempt to make a serious and necessarily prosaic subject airy and popular.

Haiti: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 14 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 4 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Hale, Albert: Practical guide to Latin America, including Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and South America. Preparation, cost, routes, sight-seeing. By Albert Hale, A.B., M.D., member of the Geographical society of Rio de Janeiro, etc. Boston, Small, Maynard & co., [1909]. xi, 249 pp. 16ᵒ.

While not wholly useless to a first visitor, it is inferior to excellent guides to México and the West Indies which already exist, and it but serves to emphasize the need of a really good guide to South America; inaccurate and badly arranged.

Hale, Albert: The South Americans. The story of the South American republics, their characteristics, progress and tendencies; with special reference to their commercial relations with the United States. By Albert Hale, A.B., M.D., member of the Geographical society of Rio de Janeiro. Indianapolis, The Bobbs-Merrill co., [1907]. 352 pp. 12mo. front. 3 maps. 63 illus.

A sort of guide-book, with special reference to Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Venezuela, with historical notes, in a pleasing style; as such it has interest and value; many of the broad generalizations, however, are open to question.

Halstead, Murat: The story of Cuba; her struggles for liberty; the cause, crisis and destiny of the pearl of the Antilles. By Murat Halstead. Graphically illustrated with numerous typical photographic reproductions and original drawings, including those of the United States battleship Maine. Sixth edition, revised to date. Akron, Ohio, The Werner co., [1896]. 649 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 48 illus.

The title-page is a sufficient indication of the character of this bombastic, garrulous and hurriedly composed work, which was thrown together to meet demands created by the conditions that preceded the wars of 1896 and 1898.

Hancock, Anson Uriel: A history of Chile. By Anson Uriel Hancock, author of “Old Abraham Jackson,” “Coitlan; a tale of the Inca world,” etc. Chicago, Charles H. Sergel & co., MDCCCXCIII. xx, 471 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 3 maps. 8 illus.

A connected account of the period between 1829 and 1879, not usually accorded full treatment, with chapters on the war with Perú and the civil war of 1891, and an appendix containing geographical data, the political constitution and a bibliography; worthy of consideration.

Hazard, Samuel: Santo Domingo, past and present; with a glance at Hayti. By Samuel Hazard, author of “Cuba, with pen and pencil.” Maps and numerous illustrations. New York, Harper & bros., 1873. xxix, 511 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 151 illus.

A work whose sole value consists in the inaccurate bibliography at the front.

Heape, Walter: The proportion of sexes produced by whites and coloured peoples in Cuba. (Contained in “Philosophical transactions of the Royal society of London. Series B, Vol. 200.”) By Walter Heape, M.A., F.R.S., Trinity college, Cambridge. London, printed by Harrison & sons, 1909. pp. 271-330. 4ᵒ.

An interesting and valuable study, with a considerable bibliography at the back.

Helps, Sir Arthur: The Spanish conquest in America, and its relation to slavery and to the government of colonies. By Sir Arthur Helps. A new edition, edited, with an introduction, maps, and notes, by M. Oppenheim. (In 4 vols. 12mo.) London and New York, John Lane. Vol. I. MDCCCC. xxxviii, 369 pp. 10 maps. Vol. II. MDCCCCII. ix [i], 365 pp. 8 maps. Vol. III. MDCCCCII. xli [i], 400 pp. 8 maps. Vol. IV. MDCCCCIV. x [i], 374 pp. 5 maps.

“Whether the reader agrees or disagrees, with some of the author’s views, he will at least determine that it is the work of a scholar and a Christian gentleman—two qualities not always united in the historian—and therefore a formative influence, as all such books are, in the growth of the moral forces silently directing humanity towards higher ideals.”—Editor’s introduction. A work which every thorough student must consider, and from which he will derive assistance; greatly improved by the editor.

Herndon, Wm. Lewis, and Gibbon, Lardner: Exploration of the valley of the Amazon, made under the direction of the navy department. (Under caption: “Senate: 32d congress, 2d session.”) By Wm. Lewis Herndon and Lardner Gibbon, lieutenants United States navy. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) Part I by Lieut. Herndon. Washington, Robert Armstrong, public printer, 1853. 414 [3] pp. front. 15 illus. Part II by Lieut. Lardner Gibbon. Washington, A. O. P. Nicholson, public printer, 1854. x, 339 pp. front. 2 maps. 35 illus.

A matter-of-fact narrative of extended and painstaking explorations; volume one contains an appendix which gives a table of the approximate heights and distances from Callao to the Atlantic, and a meteorological journal; volume two, an appendix which gives observations with sextant and artificial horizon and meteorological observations; of value to the student of physiography.

Hills, Elijah Clarence, and Morley, S. Griswold: Modern Spanish lyrics. Edited with introduction, notes and vocabulary. By Elijah Clarence Hills, Ph.D., Litt.D., professor of romance languages in Colorado college, and S. Griswold Morley, Ph.D., university of Colorado. New York, Henry Holt & co., 1913. lxxxiii, 435 pp. 12mo.

The second half of this work contains lyrical selections from the poetry of Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, México, Nicaragua and Venezuela, a number of “canciones” with music, and notes and a vocabulary; the authors have exercised wisdom in making their choice of verse, and in general the orthography is correct, and the notes are instructive; it offers in convenient form worthy specimens of the poetry of Latin America.

Hirst, W. A.: Argentine. By W. A. Hirst. With an introduction by Martin Hume. With a map. London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, MCMXII. xviii, 308 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 64 illus.

A chapter on geography, eight chapters on history and fourteen upon government, politics, racial elements, social life in town and country, religion, education, literature, industries and commerce, and a brief bibliography, compose this work; it is a generally useful, reliable and fairly well documented book, barring the inevitable vexatiously inaccurate Spanish; the illustrations are unusually good.

Honduras: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 14 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 4 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Honduras. Prehistoric ruins of Copan. A preliminary report of the explorations. By the museum, 1891-1895. (Under caption: “Memoirs of the Peabody museum of American archæology and ethnology, Harvard university. Vol. I, No. 1.”) Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Museum, 1896. iv, 48 pp. folio. 9 plts. 19 illus. in the text.

A good account of important explorations, luxuriously printed and excellently illustrated.

Humboldt, Alexander de: Political essay on the kingdom of New Spain. By Alexander de Humboldt. With physical sections and maps, founded on astronomical observations, and trigonometrical and barometrical measurements. (In 4 vols. 12 mo.) London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; and H. Colburn; Edinburgh, W. Blackwood, and Brown & Crombie, 1811. Vol. I. cxiv, 289 pp. 8 maps on 1 plt. Vol. II. 531 [1] pp. 4 maps. 3 sections. 2 illus. Vol. III. 493 pp. 1 map. 4 sections. Vol. IV. 415 pp. 1 map.

A classic among books of this character, clear, accurate and based upon information gathered by one of the keenest of observers; it will never be wholly superseded or overlooked.

Hutchinson, Thomas J[oseph]: Two years in Peru, with exploration of its antiquities. By Thomas J[oseph] Hutchinson, F.R.G.S., F.R.S.L., M.A.I., vice-president d’honneur de l’institut d’Afrique, Paris; etc. With map by Daniel Barrera, and numerous illustrations. In two volumes. London, Sampson Low, Marston, Low, & Searle, 1873. Vol. I. xxiv, 343 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 65 illus. Vol. II. xii, 334 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 44 illus.

After one pardons the idiosyncrasies of orthography and the tendency to garrulousness, he will find here information of value, based upon personal knowledge.

Ixtlilxóchitl, Fernando de Alva: Historia chichimeca. Por don Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl. 209 pp. (In Kingsborough’s “Mexican Antiquities,” Vol. IX, which see.)

Probably the first work by a native writer who employed the Spanish language as a vehicle for utterance; of great historical importance, although naturally it must be corrected by comparison with parallel sources of information.

Ixtlilxóchitl, Fernando de Alva: Relaciones de don Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl. 151 pp. (In Kingsborough’s “Mexican Antiquities,” Vol. IX, which see.)

For comment, see “Historia chichimeca,” by Ixtlilxóchitl, Fernando de Alva.

Janvier, Thomas A.: Legends of the city of Mexico. Collected by Thomas A. Janvier, member of the Folk-lore society, London. Illustrated with 6 pictures by Walter Appleton Clark and by photographs of places. New York and London, Harper & bros., MCMX. xix, 165 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 13 illus.

Nineteen legends, genuine productions of the people of the land or of their Spanish or Indian ancestors, told in a manner that will make them attractive to either the general reader or the folklorist.

Joyce, Thomas A.: South American archæology. An introduction to the archæology of the South American continent with special reference to the early history of Perú. By Thomas A. Joyce. With numerous illustrations and a map. London, Macmillan & co., MDCCCCXII. xv, 292 pp. 8ᵒ. front. in colors. 2 maps. 26 illus. in half tone. 37 illus. in text.

The title of this book should be “Peruvian archæology and ethnology, with a slight reference to that of Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and the southern Andean lands;” it is mainly a compilation from Markham, Squier, Bandelier and Uhle, and as such it is well done, being written in a clear style and excellently illustrated; for the student who has not access to these works it has value.

[Kingsborough, Edward King, Viscount]: Antiquities of Mexico: comprising fac-similes of ancient Mexican paintings and hieroglyphics, preserved in the royal libraries of Paris, Berlin and Dresden, in the Imperial library of Vienna, in the Vatican library; in the Borgian museum at Rome; in the library of the Institute at Bologna; and in the Bodleian library at Oxford. Together with the Monuments of New Spain, by M. Dupaix: with their respective scales of measurement and accompanying descriptions. The whole illustrated by many valuable inedited manuscripts. By Augustine Aglio. London, A. Aglio, 1830-1848. 9 vols. folio. (Published by Henry G. Bohn.... 1849.)

This monumental work contains the following: Volume I: “Copy of the collection of Mendoza, preserved in the Bodleian library at Oxford.” 73 pp. “Copy of the codex Telleriano-Remensis, preserved in the Royal library at Paris.” 93 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican hieroglyphic painting, from the collection of Boturini.” 23 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting, preserved in the collection of Sir Thomas Bodley, in the Bodleian library at Oxford.” 40 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting, preserved in the Selden collection of MSS. in the Bodleian library at Oxford.” 20 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican hieroglyphic painting, preserved amongst the Selden collection in the Bodleian library at Oxford.” Volume II: “Copy of a Mexican MS. preserved in the Library of the Vatican.” 149 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting given to the university of Oxford by Archbishop Laud, and preserved in the Bodleian library.” 46 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting preserved in the library of the Institute at Bologna.” 24 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting preserved in the Imperial library at Vienna.” 66 pp. “Fac-similes of original Mexican paintings deposited in the Royal library at Berlin by the Baron de Humboldt, and of a Mexican bas-relief preserved in the Royal cabinet of antiquities.” Volume III: “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting preserved in the Borgian museum, at the college of Propaganda in Rome.” 76 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting preserved in the Royal library at Dresden.” 74 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting in the possession of M. de Fejérváry, at the Pess in Hungary.” 44 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting preserved in the library of the Vatican.” 96 pp. Volume IV: “Monuments of New Spain, by M. Dupaix, from the original drawings executed by order of the king of Spain.” (In 3 parts.) “Specimens of Mexican sculpture, in the possession of M. Latour Allard, in Paris. Specimens of Mexican sculpture preserved in the British museum. Plates copied from Giro del Mondo of Gemelli Carerí; with an engraving of a Mexican cycle, from a painting formerly in the possession of Boturini. Specimens of Peruvian Quipus with plates representing a carved Peruvian box containing a collection of supposed Peruvian Quipus.” Volume V: “Containing introduction and extrait de l’ouvrage de M. de Humboldt sur les monuments de l’Amérique.” 493 pp. Volume VI: Appendix: “The interpretation of the hieroglyphical paintings of the collection of Mendoza. Index to first part of the collection of Mendoza. Index to the names of persons and offices. The explanation of the hieroglyphical paintings of the codex Telleriano-Remensis. The translation of the explanation of the Mexican paintings of the codex Vaticanus. Notes. The Monuments of New Spain, by M. Dupaix. Notes.” 540 pp. Volume VII: “Historia universal de las cosas de Nueva España por el M. R. P. Fr. Bernardino de Sahagun, de la orden de los frayles menores de la observancia.” 464 pp. Volume VIII: “Supplementary notes to the antiquities of Mexico.” 424 pp. Volume IX: “Cronica Mexicana de Fernando de Alvarado Tezozomoc.” 196 pp. “Historia Chichimeca por don Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl.” 209 pp. “Relaciones de don Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl.” 151 pp. “Ritos antiguos, sacrificios é idolatrias de los Indios de la Nueva España y de su conversion á la Fée y quienes fueron los que primero la predicaron.” 60 pp.

Seldom have human perseverance and self-sacrifice brought together a more interesting and valuable collection of writings pertaining to the early history of a people than those that are to be found in these rare volumes; they not only exhibit the ingenuity of the Aztecs and the inquisitiveness and versatility of the early Spanish writers, but they supply data to which every historian of México must inevitably have recourse.

Kirkham, Stanton Davis: Mexican trails. A record of travel in Mexico, 1904-09, and a glimpse at the life of the Mexican Indian. By Stanton Davis Kirkham, author of “The philosophy of self-help,” “Where dwells the soul serene,” “The ministry of beauty,” etc. Illustrated from original photographs by the author. New York and London, G. P. Putnam’s sons, 1909. xvii, 293 pp. 12mo. front. 23 illus.

An entertaining, impressionistic portrayal of scenes and experiences, mainly in out-of-the-way places, by one whose varied interests did not include scraps of commonplace history, statistics, or the offhand solution of the nation’s problems.

Koebel, W. H.: Modern Argentina. The eldorado of to-day, with notes on Uruguay and Chile. By W. H. Koebel. Boston, Dana Estes & co., [1907]. xv, 380 pp. 8ᵒ. 123 illus.

An account of modern society, politics and government, English influence, agriculture and other industries, transportation, and natural history, with a description in particular of Buenos Aires, the mar del Plata, Mendoza, Valparaíso and parts of Uruguay; it contains considerable information upon these subjects, presented in the cumbersome style that characterizes this author, with the inevitable bad Spanish.

Koebel, W. H.: Modern Chile. By W. H. Koebel. With illustrations and map. London, G. Bell & sons, ltd., 1913. x, 273 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 27 illus.

An interesting and valuable record of travel and observations, with the defects noted above.

Koebel, W. H.: Uruguay. By W. H. Koebel, author of “Argentina, past and present,” “Portugal: its land and people,” etc. London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, MCMXI. 350 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 55 illus.

A history of Uruguay, with emphasis upon the struggle for independence, and less attention to the period the chief actors in which are still living, with descriptions of cities, scenery, rural life, social customs and natural resources; worthy of a place among the books of discriminating people.

Larden, Walter: Argentine plains and Andine glaciers. Life on an estancia, and an expedition into the Andes. By Walter Larden, M.A., late lecturer at the Royal naval engineering college, Devenport, author of “Recollections of an old mountaineer.” With a map and ninety-one illustrations. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons; London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1911. 320 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 91 illus.

In the main an unpretentious but interesting and useful account of Argentine rural life; the author spent a good part of a year upon an estancia, then he went back to England, and after a lapse of twenty years, he returned to Argentina, and spent some time upon the same estate; he thus had unusual opportunities for observing the changes that had occurred; the illustrations are of unusual merit.

[Larrazábal, Felipe]: Correspondencia general del libertador Simon Bolívar. Enriquecida con la insercion de los manifiestos, mensages, exposiciones, proclamas, etc., publicados por el heroe colombiano desde 1810 hasta 1830. (Precede á esta coleccion interesante la vida de Bolívar.) [By Felipe Larrazábal.] (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) New York, imprenta de Eduardo O. Jenkins, 1866. Tomo primero, xlii, 616 pp. front. Tomo segundo, 591 pp. front.

An essential source of information for the biographer and historian.

Las Casas, Bartholomew de: A relation of the first voyages and discoveries made by the Spaniards in America. With an account of their unparallel’d cruelties on the Indians, in the destruction of above forty millions of people. Together with the propositions offer’d to the king of Spain, to prevent the future ruin of the West-Indies. By don Bartolomew de las Casas, bishop of Chiapa who was an eye-witness of their cruelties. Illustrated with cuts. To which is added, The art of travelling, shewing how a man may dispose his travels to the best advantage. London, printed for Daniel Brown at the Black Swan and Bible without Temple-Bar, and Andrew Bell at the Croftskeys and Bible in Cornhil near Stocksmarket. 1699. 249 pp. 12mo. 22 illus.

See comment on “Breuissima relacion de la destruccion de las Indias” by Las Casas, Bartolomé de.

Las Casas, Bartolomé de: Breuissima relacion de la destruccion de las Indias. Colegida por el Obispo dõ fray Bartolome de las Casas, o Casaus de la orden de Sãcto Domingo. [No imprint.] 1552. 742 pp.

The work of a pious and generous, but dogmatic and opinionated special pleader, who, in his effort to befriend the Indians by gaining for them the intervention and protection of the crown, did more to calumniate and villify the memory of the Spanish conquerors than all other early writers; interesting, yet in general utterly untrustworthy; unfortunately this book has served as a foundation for misconceptions that have entered into the common thought of the successive generations, particularly among peoples that have been inimical to Spain; a study of it, in the light of easily obtainable contemporary historical data, ought to lead to the reopening of the case against the Spanish pioneers, and to a reversal of the judgment of posterity.

Latané, John H.: The diplomatic relations of the United States and Spanish America. (Under caption: “The Albert Shaw lectures on diplomatic history, 1899.”) By John H. Latané, Ph.D., professor of history in Randolph-Macon woman’s college. Baltimore, The Johns Hopkins press, 1900. 294 pp. 12mo.

The following subjects are discussed: the Spanish-American revolt; the part played by the United States and England in founding the Spanish-American republics; the diplomacy of the United States in regard to Cuba; the proposed Central American canal; French intervention in México; the present status of the Monroe doctrine; a valuable contribution, well presented and properly documented.

Lea, Henry Charles: The inquisition in the Spanish dependencies. Sicily—Sardinia—Milan—the Canaries—Mexico—Peru—New Granada. By Henry Charles Lea, LL.D., S.T.D. New York, The Macmillan Co.; London, Macmillan & co., ltd., 1908. xvi, 564 pp. 8ᵒ.

A thorough and abundantly documented study.

Léger, J. N.: Haiti, her history and her detractors. By J. N. Léger, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Haiti in the United States. New York and Washington, The Neale publishing co., 1907. 372 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 14 illus.

Abundantly documented, and not to be overlooked by any student of the subject, although unavoidably what it is in reality, a plea.

León, Nicolás: Data about a new kind of hieroglyphical writing in Mexico. By Nicolás León. (In proceedings of the international congress of American history, 13th session, New York, 1902.) [Easton, Pennsylvania, Eschenbach printing co., 1905.] pp. 175-188. 8ᵒ.

An extremely valuable grouping of the materials, made by a book-loving enthusiast.

Lewandowski, Maurice: The Argentine in the twentieth century. (See Martínez, Albert B.)

Lidstone, William: Fifteen thousand miles on the Amazon and its tributaries. (See Brown, C. Barrington.)

Lindsay, Forbes: Cuba and her people of to-day. An account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler. By Forbes Lindsay, author of “Panama and the canal,” etc. Illustrated from original and selected photographs by the author. Boston, L. C. Page, MDCCCCXI. xii, 329 pp. 12mo. front. 2 maps. 47 illus.

After a chapter on geography and three chapters on history, there follows a description of the people, the resources and the industries, as they were at date of authorship, with appendixes that give the commercial convention between the United States and Cuba, proclaimed December 17, 1903, the treaty, approved March 2, 1901, financial and commercial statistics, a list of railways and a bibliography; useful.

Lindsay, Forbes: Panama and the canal to-day. An historical account of the canal project from the earliest times with special references to the enterprises of the French company and the United States, with a detailed description of the waterway as it will be ultimately constructed; together with a brief history of the country and the first comprehensive account of its physical features and natural resources. By Forbes Lindsay, author of “Panama, the isthmus and the canal,” etc. With fifty-three illustrations from recent photographs, and five maps. Boston, L. C. Page & co., MDCCCCX. xiii, 433 pp. 12mo. front. 5 maps. 53 illus.

Some chapters on the history of the Isthmus in the days of the adventurers; an account of former efforts to construct a canal, from the time of the emperor Charles V to that of President Taft; a description of agricultural resources; at the end a bibliography of books, magazine articles and reports, from which the narratives of the Spanish days are omitted; an interesting and profitable work.

Logan, Cornelius A., and Calderón, Francisco García: Mediación de los Estados Unidos de Norte América en la guerra del Pacífico. El senor doctor don Cornelius A. Logan y el Dr. D. Francisco García Calderón. Buenos Aires, imprenta y librería de Mayo, 1884. 168[2] pp. 12mo.

An important collection of state papers relating to the war between Chile and Perú, with a large sheet fac-simile of the protocol celebrated between the provisional president of Perú and the minister of the United States.

López, Felicísimo: Atlas geográfico del Ecuador, arreglado según la carta del Dr. Teodoro Wolf. Por Felicísimo López. 1907. 4ᵒ. [17 maps. 40 pp.]

A series of useful maps, with statistical details regarding each of the provinces.

Lorente, Sebastián: Historia antigua del Perú. Por Sebastián Lorente. Lima, (no publisher’s name), 1860. 341 pp. 12mo.

Well written, in the popular style, with a description of the country, the Inca “empire,” and the civilization of Perú under the Incas; without documentation; finely printed.

Lozano, P. Pedro: Historia de la conquista del Paraguay, Rio de la Plata y Tucuman. Escrita per el P. Pedro Lozano de la compañia de Jesus. Ilustrada con noticias del autor y con notas y suplementos por Andres Lamas. (In 5 vols. 12mo.) Buenos Aires, casa editora “Imprenta popular.” Vol. I, 1873. cxlviii, 468 pp. Vol. II, 1873. 396 pp. Vol. III, 1874. 570 pp. Vol. IV, 1874. 489 pp. Vol. V, 1875. 364 pp.

Worthy of consideration; fairly well documented; the spelling and printing are bad.

Lumholtz, Carl [Karl Sophus]: New trails in Mexico. An account of one year’s exploration in north-western Sonora, Mexico, and south-western Arizona, 1909-1910. By Carl [Karl Sophus] Lumholtz, M.A., member of the society of sciences of Christiania, etc. With numerous illustrations including two colored plates and two maps. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1912. xxv, 411 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 2 maps. 116 illus.

Similar but not equal to “Unknown Mexico;” verbose and given to magnifying the details of travel; the author overlooked readily accessible original documents; it contains some valuable maps which cover the extreme northwest corner of México.

Lumholtz, Carl [Karl Sophus]: Unknown Mexico. A record of five years’ exploration among the tribes of the western Sierra Madre; in the Tierra Caliente of Tepic and Jalisco; and among the Tarascos of Michoacan. By Carl [Karl Sophus] Lumholtz, M.A., member of the society of sciences of Norway; associé étranger de la société de l’Anthropologie de Paris; author of “Among cannibals,” etc. Illustrated. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1902. Vol. I. xxxii, 530 pp. front. 1 map. 203 illus. 6 colored plts. Vol. II. xv, 496 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 212 illus. 9 colored plts.

It may be regarded as a distinct contribution to science, albeit disappointing, in view of the exceptional opportunities which the author had and which he seems not to have used to the best advantage; diffuse and discursive; inclined to assume the possession of too thorough a knowledge of the contents of primitive minds, and to generalize upon too limited data; the discriminating reader receives the impression that this work is padded with an account of unimportant details regarding the explorer’s daily life.

Lummis, Charles F[letcher]: The awakening of a nation. Mexico of to-day. By C. F[letcher] Lummis. Profusely illustrated. New York, Harper & bros., 1899. xi, 179 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 57 illus.

Fulsomely laudatory of the late president Díaz, although as an offset to the condemnation of him which is now general, it serves a good purpose; the pages on the beginning of the literary development are instructive; in general, it is superficial and trivial; scant reference is made to sources of information.

Macdonald, Alexander K.: Picturesque Paraguay. Sport, pioneering, travel. A land of promise. Stock-raising, plantation industries, forest products, commercial possibilities. By Alexander K. Macdonald. London, Charles H. Kelly, [1911]. 498 pp. 8ᵒ. 64 illus.

The author confesses that he “has purposely departed from time-honored traditions, and publishes a series of loosely connected sketches covering a period of fifteen years’ sport and pioneering in Paraguay;” this is a proper characterization; the illustrations, which are reproductions of photographs, are particularly good; chapters XXIV and XXIX, on how to keep well in hot countries, are to be commended.

MacHugh, R. J.: Modern Mexico. By R. J. MacHugh. With illustrations from photographs, a map, and an appendix containing the full text of the Mexican constitution. London, Methuen & co., ltd., [1913]. viii, 342 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 20 illus.

Nine-tenths of this book is devoted to history, physiography, government, industries and commerce, subjects that might well have been omitted, since they have already been adequately treated many times; the remainder, containing the author’s really valuable observations and opinions, would have made an interesting and instructive magazine article.

Maeso, Justo: Los primeros patriotas orientales de 1811. Expontaneidad de la insurreccion oriental contra la España en la guerra de la independencia americana. Por Justo Maeso, ex-director de la oficina de estadistica de Buenos Aires, etc. Montevideo, imprenta á vapor y encuadernacion de el Laurak Bat., 1888. 248 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph.

It contains considerable historical material in the form of minutes and letters.

Markham, Clements R[obert]: A history of Peru. By Clements R[obert] Markham, author of “Cuzco and Lima,” “Peru and India,” “War between Chile and Peru,” etc. Chicago, Charles H. Sergel & co., MDCCCXCII. xvi, 556 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 5 maps. 24 illus.

One of the best written and most reliable of the histories, although without documentation; all periods are given a proper emphasis; it will serve both the student and the general reader; the appendix contains the political constitution and a brief bibliography.

Markham, Clements R[obert]: Cuzco: a journey to the ancient capital of Peru; with an account of the history, language, literature, and antiquities of the Incas. And Lima: a visit to the capital and provinces of modern Peru; with a sketch of the viceregal government, history of the republic, and a review of the literature and society of Peru. With illustrations and a map. By Clements R[obert] Markham, F.R.G.S., author of “Franklin’s footsteps.” London, Chapman & Hall, 1856. iv, 419 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 7 illus. in colors.

Of considerable value, although marred by faults of diction, a lack of thorough documentation, and a too ready acceptance of sources of information which have since been proven to be untrustworthy.

Markham, Clements R[obert]: Narratives of the rites and laws of the Yncas. Translated from the original Spanish manuscripts, and edited, with notes and an introduction. By Clements R[obert] Markham, C.B., F.R.S. London, printed for the Hakluyt society, MDCCCLXXIII. xx, 220[12] pp. 12mo.

A necessary part of the serious student’s equipment for the study of history.

Markham, Sir Clements: The conquest of New Granada. By Sir Clements Markham, K.C.B., D.Sc. (Cam.), honorary member of the Historical society of Antioquia. With a map. London, Smith, Elder & co., 1912. xvii, 232 pp. 12mo. 1 map.

An interesting account of Chibcha civilization; the story of the conquest of New Granada, satisfactorily documented, with special attention to the discoverer Jiménez de Quesada; and an appendix containing a translation of the Duquesne memoir on the Chibcha calendar, and other important material.

Markham, Sir Clements: The Incas of Peru. By Sir Clements Markham, K.C.B., D.Sc. (Camb.), F.R.S., F.R.G.S., F.S.A., corresponding member of the Royal academy of history at Madrid and of the geographical societies of Peru and Bolivia. With 16 illustrations and a map. London, Smith, Elder & co., 1910. xvi, 443 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 16 illus.

While of unquestionable importance and value, owing to the vast experience and erudition of its author, this work has two serious weaknesses, not to mention infelicities of orthography and style: a lack of accurate documentation, and the failure to take into account the knowledge acquired by means of recent archæological investigation.

Markham, Clements R[obert]: The war between Peru and Chile, 1879-1882. By Clements R[obert] Markham, C.B., F.R.S. Third edition. London, Sampson, Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1883. x, 306 pp. 12mo. 4 maps.

Readable and generally reliable; only slightly documented; marred by infelicities of style and inaccuracy and inconsistency in spelling.

Marmontel [Jean François]: Los incas, ó la destruccion del imperio del Perú. Por [Jean François] Marmontel; traducida por la primera vez al castellano, por don F. de Cabello, antiguo oficial-general, etc. Edicion hecha bajo la direccion de J. R. Masson. (In 2 vols, bound together. 16ᵒ.) Paris, Masson e hijo, 1882. Vol. I. xxxviii, 251 pp. 6 illus. Vol. II. 288 pp. 5 illus.

Although based upon the romantic and uncritical method of a hundred years ago, it is not without value as an illustration of the path by which we have come to our present state of knowledge; there are occasional references to authorities.

Martin, Percy F.: Maximilian in Mexico. The story of the French intervention (1861-1867). By Percy F. Martin, F.R.G.S., author of “Through five republics of South America,” “Mexico’s treasure-house,” “Mexico of the twentieth century,” “Peru of the twentieth century,” “Salvador of the twentieth century,” “Greece of the twentieth century,” etc. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1914. xvi, 480 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 52 illus.

A promising title and a bulky, well printed book; yet, because the author has attempted to write too many books, or because of some inherent inability, he has produced a work which, although not wholly useless, is a disappointment, owing to its heedlessness of facts and inaccuracy of form; why one who had ample opportunity to know better should blunder so persistently in his Spanish excerpts is incomprehensible.

Martin, Percy F.: Mexico of the twentieth century. By Percy F. Martin, F.R.G.S., author of “Through five republics of South America,” “Mexico’s treasure-house,” etc. In two volumes. London, Edward Arnold, 1907. Vol. I. xxii, 323 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 49 illus. Vol. II. xiv, 329 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 59 illus.

A serious and only partially successful effort to cover the field of geography, history, political organization, industry, commerce and social customs, with a detailed account of each of the several states; often inaccurate and misleading; inexcusable liberties are taken with the orthography of the Spanish words introduced; the only foot-notes contain references to the author’s own works.

Martin, Percy F.: Salvador of the twentieth century. By Percy F. Martin, F.R.G.S., author of “Through five republics of South America,” “Mexico of the twentieth century,” “Peru of the twentieth century,” etc. London, Edward Arnold, 1911. xvi, 329 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 2 maps. 47 illus.

Probably the best work on the geography, history, industries and commerce, although awkwardly arranged, and without documentation.

Martin, Percy F.: Through five republics of South America. A critical description of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela in 1905. By Percy F. Martin, F.R.G.S. With 128 illustrations and 3 maps. London, William Heinemann, 1906. xxiv, 487 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 3 maps. 128 illus.

The first effort of an incorrigible traveler and writer; dull and superficial, yet not without interest, if one forgives the persistent misspelling of Spanish words, a too lofty attitude toward the people who are being judged, and an ignoring of nature; the main value is to be found in the masses of statistical information given respecting agriculture, commerce, banking and means of transportation.

Martínez, Albert B.: Baedeker of the Argentine republic. By Albert B. Martínez. Including also parts of Brazil, the republic of Uruguay, Chile, and Bolivia. With maps and plates of the Argentine republic, of the town of Buenos Aires, of Montevideo, of Rosario, of the railway lines, and numerous illustrations. Fourth edition. Barcelona, R. Sopena, 1914. 479 pp. 12mo. 8 maps and plans. 179 illus.

Like the Baedekers in general, this volume contains much information as to localities, history, and statistics; curiously enough, although it gives the route from half a dozen or so European ports to Buenos Aires, it gives none from any part of the United States; naturally, it is of great value to the traveler.

Martínez, Albert B., and Lewandowski, Maurice: The Argentine in the twentieth century. By Albert B. Martínez, under-secretary of state, and Maurice Lewandowski, doctor in law. London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, 1911. xi, 376 pp. 8ᵒ. 1 map.

An excessively bad translation of a valuable work which deals, as the title indicates, with present conditions, and supplies a vast array of statistical information tending to show the astonishingly rapid material development of the country: the glaring statistical inaccuracies which occur in the translation do not exist in the original.

Mason, Lieutenant Theodorus B. M.: The war of the Pacific coast of South America between Chile and the allied republics of Perú and Bolivia, 1879-’81. By Lieutenant Theodorus B. M. Mason, United States navy. Washington, office of naval intelligence, bureau of navigation, navy department, 1883. Government printing office, 1883. 77 [1] pp. 8ᵒ.

A naïve, garrulous, baldly technical narrative; undocumented yet valuable for details of a struggle the natural results of which are still apparent.

Matthews, Franklin: The new-born Cuba. By Franklin Matthews. Illustrated. New York and London, Harper & bros., 1899. xii, 388 [3] pp. 12mo. front. 107 illus.

A reportorial gyration around the forces of the American occupation, with occasional excursions into sugar and tobacco; negligible.

Mead, Charles W.: Peruvian mummies, and what they teach. A guide to exhibits in the Peruvian hall. By Charles W. Mead, department of ethnology. No. 24 of the guide leaflet series of the American museum of natural history, etc. New York, published by the Museum, 1907. 24 pp. pamph. 8ᵒ. front. 5 plts. 3 illus. in text.

A proper descriptive guide, with a brief historical sketch.

Medina, José Toribio: Descubrimiento del río de las Amazonas. Según la relación, hasta ahora inédita de Fr. Caspar de Carvajal, con otros documentos referentes a Francisco de Orellana y sus compañeros. Publicados a expensas del exmo. sr. duque de T’Serclaes de Tilly. Con una introducción histórica y algunas ilustraciones. Por José Toribio Medina, de la academia Chilena, correspondiente de las reales academias de la lengua y de la historia, de la de buenas letras de Sevilla y del instituto geográfico Argentino. Sevilla, imprenta de E. Rasco, MDCCCXCIV. ccxxxix, 278 pp. 8ᵒ.

Invaluable for those who wish to consult “original documents.”

Menéndez y Pelayo, M[arcelino]: Antología de poetas hispano-americanos. [By Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo.] Publicada por la Real academia Española. (In 4 vols. 8ᵒ.) Madrid, est. tipográfico “Sucesores de Rivadeneyra,” 1893. Tomo I. México y América Central. clxxxii, 397 pp. Tomo II. Cuba, Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico, Venezuela. clxxxviii, 631 [1] pp. Tomo III. Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia. ccxviii, 480 pp. Tomo IV. Chile, República Argentina, Uruguay. ccxviii, 480 pp.

Selections of verse from authors not then living, made with rare discrimination by the greatest Spanish critic of his period, with excellent biographical and critical notes; beyond praise for the student who is interested in the extensive poetical literature of Spanish America.

Mexico: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 33 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 1 chart. 8 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Mitre, Bartolomé: Historia de Belgrano y de la independencia argentina. Por Bartolomé Mitre. Cuarta y definitiva edición, corregida y aumentada. (In 3 vols. 8ᵒ.) Buenos Aires, 1887. Tomo I. xliii, 608 pp. front. Tomo II. 815 pp. front. Tomo III. 806 pp. front.

Well written and thoroughly documented; a work of supreme importance for the historian.

Mitre, Bartolomé: The emancipation of South America, being a condensed translation by William Pilling of the history of San Martín. By general don Bartolomé Mitre, first constitutional president of the Argentine republic. London, Chapman & Hall, 1893. xxviii, 499 pp. 8ᵒ.

The translator has wisely omitted details which interested the biographer but are of little importance to the historian, and “the translation is thus a history in which enter the biographies of the two principal personages, San Martín and Bolívar,” to quote his words. The original is a standard biography; while the translation is not wholly satisfactory, it supplies the uncritical student who has no command of Spanish with valuable historical and biographical material.

Moore, John Bassett: Brazil and Perú boundary question. By John Bassett Moore. New York, The Knickerbocker press, [1904]. 32 pp. pamph. 8ᵒ. 1 map.

A clearly written, properly noted and necessary document.

Morla Vicuña, Carlos: Estudio histórico sobre el descubrimiento y conquista de la Patagonia y de la Tierra del Fuego. Por Carlos Morla Vicuña. Leipzig, F. A. Brockhaus, 1903. v, 223 pp. 1 map. 8 illus.

A serious and valuable study of the early history and of the boundaries of the territory comprised within Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and the straits of Magallanes, with a view to ascertaining the facts, in order to settle the disputes between the republics of Argentina and Chile, as to their titles to the austral extremity of South America, with copious notes and citations from original sources.

Mortillet, Adrien de: Bronze in South America before the arrival of the Europeans. By Adrien de Mortillet, honorary president of the Société préhistorique de France. Annual report of the Smithsonian institution, 1907. pp. 261-266. 8ᵒ.

A convincing paper intended to prove the use of bronze in South America before the conquest, by means of the chemical analysis of pre-Columbian implements collected from several regions.

Moses, Bernard: The Spanish dependencies in South America. An introduction to the history of their civilization. By Bernard Moses, Ph.D., LL.D., professor in the university of California, honorary professor in the university of Chile. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) New York and London, Harper & bros., 1914. Vol. I. xxvi, 394 pp. Vol. II. ix, 444 pp.

In general it is a satisfactorily documented work; if one pardons inexcusable inconsistencies in the orthography of the names and other Spanish words introduced, and an occasional historical inaccuracy, he will probably conclude that, all things considered, this is the best general history of South America during the period treated, that is, 1550-1730.

Mozans, H. J.: Along the Andes and down the Amazon. (Under caption: “Following the conquistadores.”) By H. J. Mozans, A.M., Ph.D., author of “Up the Orinoco and down the Magdalena.” With an introduction by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Illustrated. New York and London, D. Appleton & co., 1911. xx, 542 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 29 illus.

A continuation of “Up the Orinoco and down the Magdalena;” a journey from Panamá to Guayaquil, thence through Ecuador, Bolivia, Perú, and across the Andes and down the Amazon; an agreeable and intelligent narrative of observations and experiences, and much moralizing, and no little quotation of poetry in English, Italian and Spanish.

Mozans, H. J.: Up the Orinoco and down the Magdalena. (Under caption: “Following the conquistadores.”) By H. J. Mozans, A.M., Ph.D. Illustrated. New York and London, D. Appleton & co., 1910. xiii, 439 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 18 illus.

A naïve and charming account of a trip through Colombia and Venezuela, with fragments of history suggested by the surroundings, and abundant footnotes, written by a keen and genial observer, much given to mingling bits of English, Spanish and Latin verse with his prose; the illustrations are excellent.

Müller y Tejeiro, José: Combates y capitulación de Santiago de Cuba. Por D. José Müller y Tejeiro, segundo comandante de Marina, de la provincia de Santiago de Cuba. Madrid, Felipe Marqués, 1898. 278 pp. 8ᵒ. 2 maps.

An interesting contribution to the history of the war between Spain and the United States, written from the Spanish point of view by a participant in the struggle, who, although markedly biased, unfair and sometimes ridiculously purblind, displayed not more ignorance or prejudice than some authors who have written from our standpoint.

Nicaragua: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 14 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 1 chart. 4 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Noll, Arthur Howard: From empire to republic. The story of the struggle for constitutional government in Mexico. By Arthur Howard Noll, author of “A short history of Mexico,” “Tenochtitlan,” etc. With map and portraits. Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1903. x, 336 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map.

Although not documented, a good brief account, devoted in the main to the period succeeding the beginning of the struggle for independence; appendix A contains a valuable chronological summary of principal events; appendix B, a bibliography.

Oakenfull, J. C.: Brazil in 1912. By J. C. Oakenfull. London, Robert Atkinson, ltd., 1913. 498 pp. 16mo. 1 map. 1 plt. in colors. 3 charts. 102 illus.

A guide-book which gives much valuable data regarding the present state of things, mostly industrial and commercial, with brief excursions into history, geography, mineralogy and geology.

Orozco y Berra, Manuel: Historia antigua y de la conquista de México. Por el Lic. Manuel Orozco y Berra, vice-presidente de la sociedad de Geografía y Estadística, etc. (In 4 vols. 8ᵒ.) México, tipografía de Gonzalo A. Esteva, 1880. Tomo primero, ix, 584 pp. Tomo segundo, 603 pp. Tomo tercero, 527 pp. Tomo cuarto, 694 pp.

A fundamentally important and thoroughly documented work to which every writer upon Mexican history must have recourse.

Ortega, José: Historia del Nayarit, Sonora, Sinaloa y ambas Californias, que con el título de “Apostólicos afanes de la compañía de Jesús en la América septentrional” se publicó anóima en Barcelona el año de 1754. Siendo su autor el padre José Ortega. Nueva edición aumentada con un prólogo escrito por el Sr. Lic. Manuel de Olaguibel. México, tipografía de E. Abadiano, 1887. ix, 564, (vi) pp. 12mo.

A quaint, sagacious and picturesque narrative of travel and residence among the Indians of the most rugged and isolated regions of the country; of surpassing interest and value to the historian and anthropologist.

Osborn, Chase S.: The Andean land (South America). By Chase S. Osborn, member of the board of regents of the university of Michigan. With over fifty illustrations and four maps. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1909. Vol. I. xv, 312 pp. front. 3 maps. 23 illus. Vol. II. x, 331 pp. front. 1 map. 27 illus.

A narrative of travel through the countries of South America, with desultory excursions into history, recounted in a heavy, dogmatic style, lacking both tone and elegance, with disturbingly minute attention to uninteresting details, and the frequent introduction of impossible Spanish; careful gleaning, however, will yield a few grains of valuable knowledge; the appendix to the first volume contains an interesting collection of Spanish and Spanish-American proverbs.

Palmer, Frederick: Central America and its problems. An account of a journey from the Rio Grande to Panama, with introductory chapters on Mexico and her relations to her neighbors. By Frederick Palmer, F.R.G.S. New York, Moffat, Yard & co., 1910. xiv, 345 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 35 illus.

In view of the scarcity of books in English regarding the countries of Central America it may be that this work has some slight value, although analysis fails to disclose wherein it exists: it is neither accurate, sympathetic, systematic, well written, nor even interesting; its characterizations of men and events are puerile, and its generalizations are illogical and absurd, while in general it is an insult to the people about whom it was written, as well as to the intelligence of those by whom it was intended to be read.

Paraguay: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 13 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 3 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Paxson, Frederic L.: The independence of the South American republics. A study in recognition and foreign policy. By Frederic L. Paxson, fellow in history in the university of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Ferris & Leach, 1903. 264 pp. 12mo.

A clear, serious, scholarly review of our international relations, with special reference to the countries which lie to the southward, with ample references to authorities; worthy of extended attention.

Peck, Annie S.: A search for the apex of America. High mountain climbing in Peru and Bolivia, including the conquest of Huascaran with some observations on the country and people below. By Annie S. Peck, M.A. With numerous illustrations. New York, Dodd, Mead & co., 1911. xii, 370 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 124 illus.

A narrative of personal hopes and adventures rather than of scientific investigations, the main feature of which was the ascent of the north peak of Huascarán, in the Peruvian Andes.

Peck, Annie S.: The South American tour. By Annie S. Peck, M.A., author of “A search for the apex of America.” New York, George H. Doran co., 1913. xviii, 398 pp. 8ᵒ. 1 map. 87 illus.

Patently a superficial and fragmentary guide-book; an account of travel through Panamá, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil; well illustrated, statistical, useful, especially to the traveler; a brief bibliography at the end.

Peixotto, Ernest [Clifford]: Pacific shores from Panama. By Ernest [Clifford] Peixotto. Illustrated by the author. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, MCMXIII. xiv, 285 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 79 illus.

A general account of travel, being the description of a trip from New York, through the Caribbean sea to Panamá, and thence to Perú and Bolivia; written in the breezy manner of the modern “best seller;” withal entertaining; the illustrations, consisting of reproductions of photographs and drawings, are worthy of attention.

Pennington, A. Stuart: The Argentine republic, its physical features, history, fauna, flora, geology, literature and commerce. By A. Stuart Pennington, author of “British zoophytes,” “La langosta Argentina,” etc. With illustrations and map. London, Stanley Paul & co., [1910]; New York, F. A. Stokes & co. 352 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 30 illus.

A valuable accumulation of information, based upon conscientious research, and a personal acquaintance extending over many years; without documentation.

Pepper, Charles M.: Panamá to Patagonia. The Isthmian canal and the west coast countries of South America. By Charles M. Pepper, author of “To-morrow in Cuba.” New York, Young people’s missionary movement of the United States and Canada, [1906]. xx [i], 398 [1] pp. 8ᵒ. 4 maps. 50 illus.

In the preface the author indicates that his volume is “to be limited more strictly to industrial, fiscal and political information,” and, with this in mind, he gives an excellent account of the countries of the west coast, and suggests the possible effects of the Panamá canal upon them; the style is easy, vigorous and sometimes picturesque; there are no statements as to the sources of information; the illustrations are well chosen and admirably executed.

Peralta, D. Manuel M. de: Costa Rica y costa de mosquitos. Documentos para la historia de la jurisdicción territorial de Costa Rica y Columbia. Publicados por D. Manuel M. de Peralta, enviado extraordinario y ministro plenipotenciario de Costa Rica. Paris, 1898. iii, 566 pp. 8ᵒ.

Of importance to the historian who may be interested in the study of the boundaries of Costa Rica and Colombia.

Petre, F[rancis] Loraine: The republic of Colombia. An account of the country, its people, its institutions and its resources. By F[rancis] Loraine Petre, author of “Napoleon’s campaign in Poland, 1806-1807.” With numerous illustrations and a map. London, Edward Stanford, 1906. x, 346 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 36 illus.

An undocumented but readable and interesting sketch, covering geography, history, political constitution, population, industries, means of communication and commerce; while not so well done as this author’s work on Bolívar, it is worthy of consideration.

Petre, F[rancis] Loraine: Simon Bolivar, “El libertador.” A life of the chief leader in the revolt against Spain in Venezuela, New Granada and Peru. By F[rancis] Loraine Petre. With a photogravure frontispiece and a map. London and New York, John Lane co., MCMX. xiii, 459 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 2 illus.

A standard work, well written and documented; worthy of the attention of serious students, and capable of being enjoyed by all; with a bibliography at the beginning.

Phillips, P. Lee: A list of books, magazine articles, and maps relating to Brazil, 1800-1900. Prepared by P. Lee Phillips, F.R.G.S., chief of division of maps and charts, library of Congress. A supplement of the Handbook of Brazil (1901) compiled by the bureau of the American republics. Washington, Government printing office, 1901. 8ᵒ. 145 pp.

About 1500 titles are listed.

Pimentel, Francisco: Cuadro descriptivo y comparativo de las lenguas indígenas de México. Por D. Francisco Pimentel, socio de número de la sociedad Mexicana de Geografía y Estadística. (In 2 vols. 12mo.) México, imprenta de Andrade y Escalante, 1862. Vol. I. lii, 539 pp. Vol. II. vi, 427 pp.

In the first volume the following languages are discussed: Huaxteco; Mixteco; Mame or Zaklohpakap; Othomí or Hiahiu; Mexicano, Nahuatl or Azteca; Totonaco; Tarasco; Zapoteco; Tarahumar; Opata or Teguima; Cahita; Matlatzinca or Pirinda; in the second volume, Yucateco or Maya; Tepehuán; Cora, Chora or Chota; Pima or Névome; Quiché, Cachiquel and Zutuhil; Eudeva, Heve or Dohema; Mixe; Mazahua or Mazahui; Guaicura or Vaicura; Cochimí and Laimón; Chañabal, Chiapaneco, Chol, Tzendal, Zoque Tzotzil; Joba, Lipán, Papago and Tubar; Cuicateco, Mazateco, Chuchon; Pame and Serrano; and in the appendix, Comanche; Mutsún; Tatché or Telamé; Tejano or Coahuilteco; and certain languages of Lower California; scholarly and of very great value to the student.

Post, Charles Johnson: Across the Andes. By Charles Johnson Post. A tale of wandering days among the mountains of Bolivia and the jungles of the upper Amazon. Illustrated by the author. New York, Outing publishing co., MCMXII. 362 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 55 illus.

An unpretentious book of interesting travel, unmarred by the usual interjection of useless bits of history.

Prescott, William H.: History of the conquest of Mexico, with a preliminary view of the ancient Mexican civilization and life of the conqueror, Hernando Cortés. By William H. Prescott, author of the “History of Ferdinand and Isabella.” (In 3 vols. 8ᵒ.) New York, Harper & bros., MDCCCXLIII. Vol. I. xxxiv, 488 pp. front. 1 map. 4 illus. Vol. II. xviii, 430 pp. front. 1 map. Vol. III. xvii, 524 pp. front. 1 plt. 1 illus.

One of the classics of North American literature, which, in spite of its numerous errors in statements of facts and its many misconceptions, all of which are made clear by the later accumulations of knowledge, still remains the most entertaining and interesting work in English regarding the conquest of México; it is a reproach to those who have lived since the time of this distinguished author that none has been able to use the manifold opportunities afforded by a greatly increased original literature, and ample facilities for local investigation, to produce a history of the period that would surpass or even rival this great production.

Prescott, William H.: History of the conquest of Peru, with a preliminary view of the civilization of the Incas. By William H. Prescott, corresponding member of the French institute, of the royal academy of history at Madrid, etc. In two volumes. New York, Harper & bros., MDCCCXLVII. Vol. I. xxxvii, 527 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. Vol. II. xix, 547 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 plt.

Too well known to need characterization; after making full allowance for recognized imperfections, it will always remain one of the classics of this literature.

Prida, Ramón: De la dictadura a la anarquia. Apuntes para la historia política de Mexico durante los últimos cuarenta y tres años. Por Ramon Prida, miembro del ilustre y nacional colegio de Abogados de Mexico, ex-juez de primera instancia en el puerto de Veracruz. (In 2 vols. 12mo.) El Paso, Texas, imprenta de “El Paso del Norte,” 1914. Vol. I. 365 pp. Vol. II. 364 pp.

A political work, whose motive was to give the history and the defense of the so-called “partido científico,” to which the author belonged, and regarding which he was well informed, as it was his province to lurk behind the scenes and watch the course of events; it traces the decline of the Díaz régime, and reveals the secret jealousies and machinations that in part account for it; it characterizes the aged dictator as an astute but implacable egotist, Corral, as his victim, and Limantour, as a cynic, disloyal to his chief, rejoicing from afar at sight of the great man’s overthrow; although but fairly well documented, and lacking that impartiality which is to be desired in a history, it is the most instructive work yet written regarding recent events in México.

Prieto, Guillermo (Fidel): Memorias de mis tiempos, 1828 a 1840. París y México. Librería de la vda. de C. Bouret, 1906. 447 pp. 8ᵒ. front. of author.

The period covered is in reality from 1828 until 1853; it is of great value, since it reflects the views of a literary man regarding many interesting personages and events.

[Quesada, Ernesto]: La política argentina respecto de Chile. (1895-1898.) [By Ernesto Quesada.] Buenos Aires, Arnoldo Moen, 1898. 239 pp. 8ᵒ.

A vigorous discussion of Argentina’s dealings with Chile by one who, although essentially partisan to his own country, knew well the republic to the westward, and was able to accord it respectful consideration.

Ramírez, José Fernando: México durante su guerra con los Estados Unidos. México, librería de la vda. de Ch. Bouret, 1905. (Under caption: “Documentos inéditos ó muy raros para la historia de México publicados por Genaro García y Carlos Pereyra.” Tomo III.) viii, 322 pp. 12mo.

Invaluable for the historian.

Reed, John: Insurgent Mexico. By John Reed. New York and London, D. Appleton & co., 1914. viii, 325 [1] pp. 12mo.

A reporter’s story which, for some unaccountable reason achieved publication; the following offerings, taken at random, are supposed to be Spanish: “trista historia d’amor,” “frijole,” “arré mulas,” “carne crudo,” “christiano,” “gachupine;” this is the general style of the book; even this could be forgiven if the matter were interesting.

René-Moreno, Gabriel: Bolivia y Argentina. Notas biográficas y bibliográficas. Por Gabriel René-Moreno. Santiago de Chile, imprenta Cervantes, 1901. 553 pp. 12mo.

An instructive series of sketches under the following titles: “Buenos Aires en 1879,” “Benjamín Vicuña Mackenna,” “Letras argentinas,” “Nicomedes Antelo,” “El doctor don José Segovia,” “El doctor don Felipe Antonio de Iriarte,” “Don Ángel Justiniano Carranza,” “Documentos sobre la revolución alto-peruana,” “Juan Ramón Muñoz Cabrera.”

René-Moreno, Gabriel: Bolivia y Perú. Nuevas notas históricas y bibliográficas. Por Gabriel René-Moreno. Santiago de Chile, sociedad, imprenta y litografía Universo, 1907. xii, 676 pp. 12mo.

A serious and scholarly account of certain events and periods in the history of the struggle for independence, particularly as participated in by Bolivia and Perú, supported by abundant references to original sources of information.

Reyes, General Rafael: The two Americans. By General Rafael Reyes, ex-president of the republic of Colombia. Translated from the Spanish, with added notes by Leopold Grahame. New York, Frederick A. Stokes co., MCMXIV. xxxii, 324 pp. 8ᵒ.

Without attempting to furnish a complete history of the various republics, the author says in the introduction, “This work represents a record of my recent travels through the Latin countries.” A moderately interesting account of personal observations and opinions by a prominent South American of considerable experience, actuated by a desire to better the relations between the citizens of the republics of this hemisphere.

Rives, George Lockhart: The United States and Mexico, 1821-1848. A history of the relations between the two countries from the independence of Mexico to the close of the war with the United States. By George Lockhart Rives. 2 vols. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1913. Vol. I. viii, 720 pp. 8ᵒ. 3 maps. Vol. II. vi, 726 pp. 8ᵒ. 12 maps.

The first volume contains a narrative of our history in the southwestern part of the United States, and of our relations with México there preceding the war of 1847; the second, a comprehensive history of our war with México; characterized by absence of partisan tone; scholarly yet readable; original sources, both manuscript and printed, have been used with care and discrimination; characterization vivid yet judicious; the whole shows an appreciation of the point of view of Mexicans.

Robertson, William Spence: The beginnings of Spanish-American diplomacy. (Contained in “Essays in American history,” dedicated to Frederick Jackson Turner.) New York, Henry Holt & co., 1910. pp. 231-267. 8ᵒ.

A well documented and carefully prepared monograph.

Robinson, Albert G.: Cuba and the intervention. By Albert G. Robinson. New York, London and Bombay, Longmans, Green & co., 1905. [iii], 354 pp. 8ᵒ.

A book that contains considerable information regarding the period which it covers, in spite of its lack of perspective, and its defects of style and emphasis.

Rodríguez, José Ignacio: American constitutions. A compilation of the political constitutions of the independent nations of the New World, with short historical notes and various appendixes. By José Ignacio Rodríguez, chief translator and librarian. (Under page caption: “International bureau of American republics.”) (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) Washington, Government printing office. Vol. I, 1906. 422 pp. Vol. II, 1907. 452 pp.

These volumes contain four parts: the first and second parts are found in Volume I, the third and fourth in Volume II. Part one contains the constitutions of the United States of America, in English and Spanish; of México, Argentina and Venezuela, in Spanish and English; and of Brazil, in Portuguese, Spanish and English; part two, those of Guatemala, Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras and Panamá, in Spanish and English; part three, those of the Dominican republic and Cuba, in Spanish and English, and of Haití, in French, English and Spanish; part four, those of Uruguay, Chile, Perú, Ecuador, Colombia, Paraguay and Bolivia, in Spanish and English.

Naturally this work is invaluable for the student of history or government.

Rodway, James: The West Indies and the Spanish main. By James Rodway. London, T. Fisher Unwin; New York, G. P. Putnam’s sons, MDCCCXCVI. xxiv, 371 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 48 illus.

An account of the discovery, settlement and early history of the islands and continental countries of the Caribbean; not documented, yet worthy of consideration.

Rojas, Arístides: Estudios indígenas. Contribuciones a la historia antigua de Venezuela. Por Arístides Rojas, laureado de la universidad central de Venezuela, etc. Obra mandada publicar por orden del gran demócrata, general Francisco Linares Alcántara, presidente constitucional de los Estados Unidos de Venezuela. Caracas, imprenta Nacional, 1878. 217 [2] pp. 8ᵒ.

Of importance and value for students of primitive speech and ideas.

Romero, Matías: Mexico and the United States. A study of subjects affecting their political, commercial and social relations, made with a view to their promotion. By Matias Romero. New York and London, G. P. Putnam’s sons, 1898. xxxiv, 759 pp. 8ᵒ. 1 map. 2 diagrams.

A geographical, statistical, climatological, historical, industrial, commercial and juridical conglomerate; valuable, although not always either frank or thorough.

Root, Excmo. Sr. Elihu: Visita al Peru del secretario de estado de los Estados Unidos, Excmo. Sr. Elihu Root. Visit to Peru of the Hon. Elihu Root, secretary of state of the United States. Lima, imp. Americana (de E. Andrade y cía., Santo Toribio), 1906. 150 pp. 12 mo. [69 illus.]

An account in Spanish and English of Mr. Root’s visit, and of the honors done him, and a report of addresses made by him and his hosts; interesting evidence of the good impression he produced.

Ross, Edward Alsworth: South of Panamá. By Edward Alsworth Ross, Ph.D., LL.D., professor of sociology, university of Wisconsin, author of “Social control,” “Social psychology,” “The changing Chinese,” “The old world in the new,” etc. New York, The Century co., 1915. xvi, 396 pp. front. 1 map. 78 illus.

This well advertised book, in spite of the many laudatory reviews that have hailed its advent, is, nevertheless, disappointing in its plausible presentation of striking half-truths, careless observations, and hasty and too sweeping generalizations; in style it abounds in the reportorial characteristics of vigor and sprightliness, with scant regard for finish, or accuracy, even in such easy details as the spelling of foreign words; it is but another illustration of the fact that honesty of purpose in seeking and publishing the truth, at any cost, of which boast is made in the preface, is but an imperfect substitute for thorough knowledge.

[Roxlo, Carlos:] El Uruguay en 1904. La guerra civil. [By Carlos Roxlo.] Buenos Aires, J. Moloney, 1904. 290 pp. 12mo. Front.

A popular history of the period.

Ruhl, Arthur: The other Americans. The cities, the countries, and especially the people of South America. By Arthur Ruhl. Illustrated. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1908. xi, 298 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 43 illus.

The easy chat of a sympathetic and alert observer, regarding a trip through most of the countries of South America, with good descriptions, occasional dialogues marred by absurd Spanish, fragments of history, and statistics of the kind that need revision within a year of their publication.

Sahagún, M. R. P. Fr. Bernardino de: Historia universal de las cosas de Nueva España. Por el M. R. P. Fr. Bernardino de Sahagun, de la orden de los frayles menores de la observancia. (In Kingsborough’s Mexican Antiquities, Vol. VII.) 464 pp. folio.

A storehouse of information regarding the Indians, with whom the author had spent much of his life, and from whom he collected details concerning their history, religious ideas, customs, etc.; of prime importance to the serious student.

St. John, Sir Spenser [Buckingham]: Hayti or the black republic. By Sir Spenser [Buckingham] St. John, K.C.M.G., formerly her majesty’s minister resident and consul-general in Hayti, now her majesty’s special envoy to Mexico. London, Smith, Elder & co., 1884. xiv, 343 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map.

Not properly documented yet readable and worthy of consideration, in lieu of thoroughly satisfactory books on this subject.

Salvador: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 11 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 2 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Savage-Landor, A. Henry: Across unknown South America. By A. Henry Savage-Landor. With 2 maps, 8 colored plates, and 260 illustrations from photographs by the author. (In 2 vols. 4ᵒ.) London, New York, and Toronto, Hodder & Stoughton, [1913]. Vol. I. xxiv, 432 pp. front. 2 maps. 105 illus. Vol. II. xvi, 504 pp. front. in colors. 158 illus.

An ambitious work, ornately bound, finely printed and profusely illustrated; in the main, the descriptions are of journeys through regions not “unknown” but well known; owing to its general untrustworthiness of statement and the untenableness of the theories propounded, it has no scientific value; page after page of wearisome colloquies and details of travel rob it of interest for discriminating minds.

Schmidt, Ulrich, and Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar Núñez: The conquest of the river Plate (1535-1555). I. Voyage of Ulrich Schmidt to the rivers La Plata and Paraguai, from the original German edition, 1567. II. With the commentaries of Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, from the original Spanish edition, 1555. Translated for the Hakluyt society with notes and an introduction by Luis L. Domínguez, minister plenipotentiary of the Argentine republic, corresponding member of the Argentine geographical institute and of the Royal Spanish academy of history. London, the Hakluyt society, MDCCCXCI. xxxviii, 282 pp. 8ᵒ. 1 map.

Accounts of much interest and importance to students of history who desire to consult “original documents.”

Scott, William R[obert]: The Americans in Panama. By William R[obert] Scott. Illustrated. New York, The Statler publishing co., 1912. xiii, 258 pp. 12mo. front. 19 illus.

The author claims to have spent five months in Panamá, during three of which he served as an employee of the Canal commission; he therefore felt qualified to write a book, taking little account of his evident lack of literary qualification; he has therefore produced a hodge-podge of history, statistics and biographical details, illustrated by commonplace pictures, which if it has any value, may serve merely as a gazetteer of the construction service.

Scruggs, William L.: The Colombian and Venezuelan republics. With notes on other parts of Central and South America. By William L. Scruggs, late envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States to Colombia and to Venezuela. With maps and illustrations. Boston, Little, Brown & co., 1900. xii, 350 pp. 12mo. front. 3 maps. 10 illus.

Characterized by a naïve inaccuracy in Spanish orthography that is at least original, if somewhat disconcerting, a disregard of facts, and a general ignorance of history that leads one to wonder as to how the author might have employed the twenty-seven years which he says he spent in South America; if he had given, as he promised to give, more of his “personal experiences,” and less of his “studies,” this book might not have been wholly useless.

Seler, Eduard: On the present state of our knowledge of the Mexican and Central American hieroglyphic writing. By Eduard Seler. (In proceedings of the International congress of American history, 13th session, New York, 1902.) [Easton, Pennsylvania, Eschenbach printing co., 1905.] pp. 157-170. 8ᵒ.

A valuable review of efforts at interpretation, with allusions to the various theories of other writers.

Shepherd, William R.: Latin America. By William R. Shepherd, professor of history in Columbia university; honorary professor in the university of Chile; corresponding member of the Spanish Royal academy of history, of the Argentine scientific society, and of the National academy of history of Venezuela; member of the Hispanic society of America. New York, Henry Holt & co.; London, Williams & Norgate, [1914]. viii, 265 pp. 16mo. 1 map.

An excellent primer, which gives more valuable information than any other work of a similar character in so small a compass; the author has succeeded admirably in achieving the Latin American point of view; only slight inconsistencies in the spelling of place names need to be pardoned.

Skottsberg, Carl: The wilds of Patagonia. A narrative of the Swedish expedition to Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and the Falkland islands in 1907-1909. By Carl Skottsberg, D.Sc., etc. London, Edward Arnold, 1911. xix, 336 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 3 maps. 53 illus.

An interesting account of a two years’ stay by three university men in Patagonia; very valuable for the study of a region about which so little is known or written.

Smith, F[rancis] Hopkinson: A white umbrella in Mexico. By F[rancis] Hopkinson Smith. With illustrations by the author. Boston and New York, Houghton, Mifflin & co., 1891. viii, 227 pp. 16ᵒ. 36 illus.

In his introduction the author says: “My probe has not gone very far below the surface. The task would have been uncongenial and the result superfluous. The record of the resources, religions, politics, governments, social conditions and misfortunes of Mexico already enlarges many folios and lies heavy on many shelves, and I hope on some consciences.” Practising this admirable restraint, he has presented what appealed to him as a painter and an idler in a manner that both charms and enlightens, his account being greatly enhanced by the pictures; it would be too much to expect that he would attend to so trivial a matter as accuracy in the Spanish introduced.

Smith, W. Anderson: Temperate Chile. A progressive Spain. By W. Anderson Smith, author of “Lewsiana,” “Benderloch,” “Shepherd Smith, the universalist,” etc. London, Adam and Charles Black, 1899. 399 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map.

Overlooking a tendency to belaud his countrymen and their achievements on the west coast, and unconsciously to patronize those among whom he confesses to having found friends, this author may be deemed a good reporter upon the conditions which he encountered, without attempting excursions into fields with which he was not familiar.

Solís [y Ribadeneyra], Antonio de: Historia de la conquista de Méjico, poblacion y progresos de la America Septentrional, conocida por el nombre de Nueva España. Escribiala don Antonio de Solís [y Ribadeneyra], secretario de su majestad, y su cronista mayor de las Indias. Nueva edicion, aumentada con un resumen histórico, desde la rendicion de Méjico hasta el fallecimiento de Hernan Cortés, é illustrado con notas por don José de la Revilla, individuo de varios cuerpos literarios. Paris, Vᵃ. Baudry, Libreria europea; New York, Roe Lockwood & son, 1858. 488 pp. 8ᵒ. front.

A classic, both in literary style and in its grandiose descriptions of men, facts and occurrences; although somewhat discredited because of its too ready acceptance of unauthenticated statements and its tendency to glorify unduly the prowess of both the Spaniards and the Indians, it must be considered by every historian.

Southey, Robert: History of Brazil. By Robert Southey. Second edition. London, printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown. Part the first, 1822. xvi, 715 [xlii] pp. 4ᵒ. 1 map. Part the second, 1817. xvi, 718 [i] pp. 4ᵒ. Part the third, 1819. xx, 950 pp. 4ᵒ.

Although written with the bias of the period to which it belongs, it is systematically documented and worthy of consideration.

Speer, Robert E[lliott]: South American problems. By Robert E[lliott] Speer. New York, Student volunteer movement for foreign missions, 1912. viii, 270 pp. 12mo. 1 map. 19 illus.

A superficial sketch, containing fragments of ancient history, and a general description of all the countries of South America, with special attention to education, the Catholic religion, and the Protestant missions, written in a good spirit, and of value to students of these subjects.

Squier, E[phraim] G[eorge]: Honduras; descriptive, historical and statistical. By E[phraim] G[eorge] Squier, formerly chargé d’affaires of the United States to the republics of Central America. Issued by permission of the author, and under the authority of his excellency don Carlos Gutierrez, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the republic of Honduras in Great Britain. London, Trübner & co., 1870. viii, 178 pp. Small 12mo. front. 1 map.

Unpretentious, sane and too valuable to be overlooked by any student of the country.

Squier, E[phraim] George: Peru. Incidents of travel and exploration in the land of the Incas. By E[phraim] George Squier, M.A., F.S.A., late United States commissioner to Peru, etc. With illustrations. New York, Harper & bros., 1877. xx, 599 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 5 maps. 250 illus.

An important pioneer work of enduring usefulness, pardoning, of course, occasional vagaries in Spanish.

Starr, Frederick: In Indian Mexico. A narrative of travel and labor. By Frederick Starr. Chicago, Forbes & co., 1908. x, 425 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 96 illus.

A valuable and picturesque description of life and customs among the Indians of southern México by a trained ethnologist.

Starr, Frederick: Recent Mexican study of the native languages of Mexico. By Frederick Starr. (Under caption: “The university of Chicago, department of anthropology, bulletin iv.”) Chicago, the university of Chicago press, 1900. 18 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph.

A valuable bibliography of important works by modern Mexicans upon the native languages of México.

Terry, T. Philip: Terry’s Mexico. Handbook for travellers. By T. Philip Terry. With two maps and twenty-five plans. City of Mexico, Sonora news co.; Boston, Houghton Mifflin co., 1909. ccxl, 595 pp. 16ᵒ. 2 maps. 25 plans.

Valuable, both for the traveler and for the student at home.

Tezozomoc, Fernando de Alvarado: Cronica mexicana de Fernando de Alvarado Tezozomoc. (In Kingsborough’s “Mexican Antiquities,” Vol. IX.) 192 pp. folio.

A work (by an Indian) that deals with the history, the beliefs and the customs of the Aztecs or Mexicans, which may not be overlooked by the historian, although, like similar writings of the period, it must be subjected to critical scrutiny and accepted at its proper value.

Thomas, Cyrus: Discoveries in the Mexican and Maya codices. The American antiquarian and oriental journal, March, 1886. Chicago, F. H. Revell. pp. 69-76. 8ᵒ. 3 illus.

An unsuccessful effort at interpretation, yet of interest to specialists in the study of picture writing.

Thompson, Edward H.: Archæological researches in Yucatan. Reports of explorations for the museum. By Edward H. Thompson. (Under caption: “Memoirs of the Peabody museum of American archæology and ethnology, Harvard university. Vol. III, No. 1.”) Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Museum, 1904. 20 pp. folio. 1 map. 9 plts. 10 illus. in the text.

A good account of interesting explorations, printed in the luxurious style of this museum upon fine paper with wide margins, and admirably illustrated.

Thompson, Edward H.: Cave of Loltun, Yucatan. Report of explorations by the Museum, 1888-89 and 1890-91. (Under caption: “Memoirs of the Peabody museum of American archæology and ethnology, Harvard university, Vol. I, No. 2.”). Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Museum, 1897. 24 pp. folio. 8 plts. 16 illus. in the text.

See comment on the preceding.

Thompson, Edward H.: The Chultunes of Labná, Yucatan. Report of the explorations by the Museum, 1888-89 and 1890-91. (Under caption: “Memoirs of the Peabody museum of American archæology and ethnology, Harvard university. Vol. I, No. 3.”) Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Museum, 1897. 20 pp. folio. 13 plts. 13 illus. in the text.

See comment above.

Thompson, George: The war in Paraguay with an historical sketch of the country and its people and notes upon the military engineering of the war. By George Thompson, C.E., lieutenant-colonel of engineers in the Paraguayan army, aide-de-camp to president Lopez, knight of the order of merit of Paraguay, etc. With maps, plans and a portrait of Lopez. London, Longmans, Green & co., 1869. 347 pp. 12mo. front. 5 maps. 3 illus.

An interesting account of persons and events by one who was in a position to make observations, with few references to authorities; the occasional efforts at etymology are not felicitous.

Torres Caicedo, J[osé] M[aría]: Union latino-americana. Pensamiento de Bolivar para formar una liga americana; su origen y sus desarrollos y estudio sobre la gran cuestion que tanto interesa a los estados débiles, a saber: ¿un gobierna légitimo es responsable por los daños y perjuicios ocasionados a los extranjeros por las facciones? Por J[osé] M[aría] Torres Caicedo, antiguo encargado de negocios de Venezuela, miembro de la socie[dad] de Economía Política de Paris, de la sociedad de Literatos de Francia, de la sociedad de Geografía de Paris y de várias otras sociedades científicas y literarias de Europa y de América, etc. Paris, libreria de Rosa y Bouret, 1865. 385 pp. 12mo.

An undocumented work by an experienced and distinguished diplomat and historian; of great value to the serious student who may be interested in the course of the relations between the American republics; the following are the main subjects discussed; confederacy and federation, and explanation of the early convulsions of Latin America, the union of the struggling colonies achieved in advance of a theoretical basis, the congress at Panamá in 1826, later efforts at union, the American congress at Lima in 1847, continental treaty between Chile, Perú and Ecuador, plans for uniting the five republics of Central America, an interpretation of the true Monroe doctrine, a discussion of British and North American diplomacy with reference to Latin America, documents.

Uhle, Dr. Max: Pachacamac. Report of the William Pepper, M.D., LL.D., Peruvian expedition of 1896. By Dr. Max Uhle. Plan of the city and twenty-one plates in phototype. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, published by the department of archæology of the university of Pennsylvania, 1903. xi, 103 pp. large folio. 21 plates. 122 illus.

A comprehensive and valuable account of the work of the expedition sent under the auspices of the department to explore the site of the ancient city of Pachacamac in Perú, with ample documentation.

Unstead, J. F., and Taylor, E. G. R.: Philips’ comparative wall atlas of South America. Edited by J. F. Unstead, M.A., D.Sc., and E. G. R. Taylor, B.Sc. London, George Philip & son, ltd., the London geographical institute; New York, C. S. Hammond & co. 8 maps, 36 × 40 inches, approximately 150 miles to the inch.

It supplies a complete outline of the geography of South America, each map exhibiting a different aspect, as follows: relief and communications, political divisions, temperature, climate, November to April, climate, May to October, density of population, natural vegetation, economic products; excellent in every way; of rare educational value.

Uruguay: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 15 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 1 chart. 2 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Usher, Roland G.: Pan-Americanism. A forecast of the inevitable clash between the United States and Europe’s victor. By Roland G. Usher, Ph.D., professor of history, Washington university, St. Louis, author of “Pan-Germanism,” “The rise of the American people,” etc. New York, The Century co., 1915. xix, 416 [1] pp. 8ᵒ.

“The major part of the volume has been devoted to the present condition of the United States and Latin America, with especial attention to Pan-Americanism as a possible solution of American problems.”—Preface. A sensational attempt at prophecy; while the right to prophesy may not be denied to any, the present effort is interesting rather as an exhibition of the author’s peculiar mentality than as a sane and authenticated discussion of the subject; the author displays somewhat of the prestidigitator’s ability to produce a number of dissimilar things from what was apparently only one thing, as he passes with baffling agility from shadowy suggestion to elaborate hypothesis, and thence to the assumption of a completely demonstrated conclusion; seldom have more varied and glaring errors and inconsistencies been brought together in one work; at any rate those who may fear “the inevitable clash between the United States and Europe’s victor,” to quote the subtitle, need not be seriously disturbed by this work, for if there is anything that is not proven in it, it is the inevitableness of the supposititious “clash.”

Van Dyke, Harry Weston: Through South America. By Harry Weston Van Dyke. With introduction by John Barrett, director general of the Pan-American union. New York, Thomas Y. Crowell co., [1912]. xxiv, 446 pp. front. 12mo. 41 illus.

The title suggests that this is a book of travel; it is not, however, in the ordinary sense of the word, as there is no indication of the author’s route nor of the countries he visited; it is a concise description of the ten republics of South America, and of British, Dutch and French Guayana, with an outline of the history of the conquest and of the struggle for independence; it has little value as a history, owing to its superficial and fragmentary character, or as a book of travel, owing to its peculiar form; the frequent introduction of inaccurate Spanish and Portuguese is irritating; the bibliography at the back is too meager to be of much use.

Vega, Garcilasso de la: First part of the royal commentaries of the Yncas. By the Inca Garcilasso de la Vega. Translated and edited, with notes and an introduction by Clements R. Markham. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) London, printed for the Hakluyt society. Vol. I, MDCCCLXIX (containing books I, II, III, IV). xi, 359 pp. Vol. II, MDCCCLXXI (containing books V, VI, VII, VIII, IX). v, 553 pp. 1 map.

Of unquestionable value for students who desire to go deeply into the study of early opinion regarding primitive Peruvian history; the translation is good.

Venezuela: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 16 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 5 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Vincent, Frank: Around and about South America. Twelve months of quest and query. New York, D. Appleton & co., 1890. xxiv, 473 pp. 8ᵒ. 2 maps. 4 plans. 54 illus.

A readable, popular story of travel: New York to Panamá, thence through Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Chile, the straits of Magallanes, skirting Falkland islands, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, the Guayanas, Venezuela and Colombia.

Waleffe, Maurice de: The fair land of Central America. By Maurice de Waleffe. Translated by Violette M. Montagu, author of “Sophie Dawes, queen of Chantilly,” and translator of “Gambetta’s life and letters.” Preface by Sir A. Conan Doyle. With twenty-four illustrations from photographs. London, John Long, ltd., MCMXI. 288 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 24 illus.

The author, an airy anti-American Frenchman, gifted with a trick of clever and mordant expression, while wholly oblivious to facts, devotes just one chapter (that upon Costa Rica) to Central America; the rest of the book deals with Trinidad, Jamaica, Cuba, Panamá and México; not often has so much nonsense been assembled in one publication; possibly some readers may be amused, but none will be convinced by this fantastic book.

Wallace, Alfred R.: A narrative of travels on the Amazon and rio Negro, with an account of the native tribes, and observations on the climate, geology and natural history of the Amazon valley. By Alfred R. Wallace, with a map and illustrations. London, Reeve & co., 1853. viii, 541 pp. front. 2 maps. 7 illus.

An interesting account of travel about the middle of the last century, with such observations as so alert and discriminating a writer would make, even in his youth, particularly regarding the weapons, utensils, etc., and the languages of the Indians.

Wallace, Dillon: Beyond the Mexican sierras. By Dillon Wallace, author of “The Long Labrador trail,” “Ungava Bob,” etc. With 75 illustrations from photographs by the author, and a map. Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1910. xxix, 301 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 72 illus.

While the author is too much given to generalities, and is often mistaken about facts and words, the book is interesting as an account of travel, because it deals with localities regarding which little has been written.

Washburn, Charles A[mes]: The history of Paraguay, with notes of personal observations, and reminiscences of diplomacy under difficulties. By Charles A[mes] Washburn, commissioner and minister resident of the United States at Asuncion from 1861 to 1868. In two volumes. Boston, Lee & Shepard; New York, Lee, Shepard, & Dillingham, 1871. Vol. I. xii, 571 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. [6 illus.] Vol. II. xiv, 627 pp. 8ᵒ. front. [2 maps. 12 illus.]

Passing lightly over the part that is devoted to history, which is as satisfactory as could be expected under the circumstances, the main body of this work, which consists of personal observations and reminiscences, is an interesting human document that must be taken into account by students of the subject.

Watson, Robert Grant: Spanish and Portuguese South America during the colonial period. By Robert Grant Watson, editor of “Murray’s handbook of Greece.” (In 2 vols. 12mo.) London, Trübner & co., 1884. Vol. I. xvi, 308 pp. 3 maps. Vol. II. viii, 319 pp.

One of the earlier modern histories; not of great present value, in view of more thorough later publications; the author misspells many Spanish words, after the manner of his countrymen generally.

Wells, William V.: Explorations and adventures in Honduras, comprising sketches of travel in the gold regions of Olancho, and a review of the history and general resources of Central America. With original maps, and numerous illustrations. By William V. Wells. New York, Harper & bros., 1857. xxiv, 588 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 2 maps. 61 illus.

Of serious explorations there were none; this is but a book of travel, not lacking in interest, with occasional references to history, and to persons who were then making it.

Whitney, Caspar: The flowing road. Adventures on the great rivers of South America. By Caspar Whitney, author of “A Sporting pilgrimage,” “On snowshoes on the barren grounds,” “Hawaiian America,” “Jungle trails and jungle people,” etc. With maps and photographs by the author. Philadelphia and London, J. B. Lippincott & co., 1912. 319 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 53 illus.

A work by one who took keen interest in exploration and hunting, and in studying the forests and plants of the wilds; it contains fresh and accurate descriptions of conditions and incidents of travel, and of nature, with particular attention to parasitic growths.

[Willis, Bailey]: Northern Patagonia, character and resources. Volume I. A study of the elements of development in the region tributary to the national railway from port San Antonio to lago Nahuel Huapí and the extension to Valdivia, Chile; including the Andean lake district. (Under caption: “Ministry of public works, bureau of railways, Argentine republic.”) [By Bailey Willis]. Text and maps by the Comisión de estudios hidrológicos, Bailey Willis, director. [Buenos Aires], 1911-1914. [Scribner’s press, New York.] xix, 464 pp. 8ᵒ. 20 maps in text, 13 in separate case. 37 illus.

A lucid and wholly admirable account of the thorough and extensive investigations made by a trained scientist possessed of every facility for gathering, recording, illustrating and publishing interesting and useful information regarding the material potentialities of highly important, but hitherto only slightly known and charted regions; the maps, pictures, tables and make-up are of rare excellence; only occasional inconsistencies in the spelling of Spanish names are to be noted.

Wilson, Robert Anderson: A new history of the conquest of Mexico, in which Las Casas’ denunciations of the popular historians of that war are fully vindicated. By Robert Anderson Wilson, counsellor at law; author of “Mexico and its religion,” etc. Philadelphia, James Challen & son, etc., 1859. 539 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 19 maps. 20 illus.

An interesting and profusely documented restatement of the conquest by an aggressive and doughty iconoclast, whose vigor and bias are as perceptible as his conclusions are illogical and indefensible.

Winsor, Justin: Narrative and critical history of America. Edited by Justin Winsor, librarian of Harvard university, corresponding secretary Massachusetts historical society. (In 8 vols. 8ᵒ.) Boston and New York, Houghton Mifflin co., 1889. Vol. I. Aboriginal America. xxxvii, 470 pp. front. 54 maps. 54 illus. Vol. II. Spanish explorations and settlements in America from the fifteenth to the seventeenth century. ix, 640 pp. 113 maps. 135 illus. Vol. III. English explorations and settlements in North America, 1497-1689. xi, 578 pp. 57 maps. 50 illus. Vol. IV. French explorations and settlements in North America, and those of the Portuguese, Dutch and Swedes, 1500-1700. xxx, 516 pp. 140 maps. 35 illus. Vol. V. The English and French in North America, 1689-1763. vii, 649 pp. 106 maps. 93 illus. Vol. VI. The United States of North America: part 1. vii, 777 pp. 118 maps. 116 illus. Vol. VII. The United States of North America: part 2. vii, 610 pp. 32 maps. 129 illus. Vol. VIII. The later history of British, Spanish and Portuguese America. vii, 604 pp. 123 maps. 122 illus.

A vast storehouse of historical and bibliographical information; of great value to students, although all will recognize that the articles upon the different subjects and periods are naturally of unequal merit, owing to the diversity of authorship, which formed a part of the editor’s plan; while the illustrations, which are reproductions, are numerous, they are crude, and in many cases are too far removed from the first originals from which they were remotely derived.

Winter, Nevin O.: Argentine and her people of to-day. An account of the customs, characteristics, amusements, history and advancement of the Argentinians, and the development and resources of their country. By Nevin O. Winter, author of “Mexico and her people of to-day,” “Brazil and her people of to-day,” etc. Boston, L. C. Page & co., MDCCCCXI. xiv, 421 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 49 illus.

Compare comment on “Brazil and her people of to-day” by this author.

Winter, Nevin O.: Brazil and her people of to-day. An account of the customs, characteristics, amusements, history and advancement of the Brazilians, and the development and resources of their country. By Nevin O. Winter, author of “Mexico and her people of to-day,” “Guatemala and her people of to-day,” etc. Illustrated from original and selected photographs by the author. Boston, L. C. Page & co., MDCCCCX. x, 388 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 48 illus.

See comment on “Guatemala and her people of to-day” by this author; a book of the same general character as that, with less excuse for being, inasmuch as there exists an excellent literature regarding Brazil.

Winter, Nevin O.: Guatemala and her people of to-day. Being an account of the land, its history and development; the people, their customs and characteristics; to which are added chapters on British Honduras and the republic of Honduras, with references to the other countries of Central America, Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. By Nevin O. Winter, author of “Mexico and her people of to-day.” Boston, L. C. Page & co., MDCCCCIX. xii, 307 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 48 illus.

An insignificant mesquite is esteemed in a desert; in the same way this book, the product of a syndicated mind, superficial, inaccurate in matter and form, and none too proper in spirit, has a certain value, as a weak portrayal of things as they are, in want of really good books upon this subject.

Winter, Nevin O.: Mexico and her people of to-day. An account of the customs, characteristics, amusements, history and advancement of the Mexicans, and the development and resources of their country. By Nevin O. Winter. Illustrated from original photographs by the author and C. R. Birt. Boston, L. C. Page & co., [1907]. vi, 395 pp. 12mo. front. 2 maps. 47 illus.

In view of the existence of really good works on this subject, there is no reason why so slovenly a book as this should achieve publication.

Wolf, Teodoro: Geografía y geología del Ecuador. Publicada por órden del supremo gobierno de la república. Por Teodoro Wolf, Dr. Phil., antiguo professor de la escuela Politécnica de Quito y geólogo del estado. Con 12 láminas autotípicas, 47 illustraciones en el texto y 2 cartas. Leipzig, F. A. Brockhaus, 1892. 671 pp. small 4ᵒ. front. 2 maps. 59 illus.

A fundamentally important work that treats of the topography, geology and meteorology of continental Ecuador and the Galápagos archipelago, with a brief account of botany and zoölogy, enriched by an abundance of supplementary notes; the maps are good.

Wright, Mary Robinson: The new Brazil, its resources and attractions, historical, descriptive, and industrial. By Mary Robinson Wright, member of the Geographical society of America, etc., author of “Picturesque Mexico,” “The republic of Chile,” “Bolivia,” “The history of Peru,” etc. Philadelphia, George Barrie & sons; London and Paris, C. D. Cazenove & son, [1907]. 494 pp. 4ᵒ. front. 416 illus.

For comment, compare her work: “The old and new Peru.”

[Wright, Marie Robinson]: The republic of Chile. The growth, resources, and industrial conditions of a great nation. [By Marie Robinson Wright.] Philadelphia, George Barrie & sons; London and Paris, C. D. Cazenove & son, [1914]. 450 pp. 4ᵒ. front. 352 illus.

See comment upon her work on Perú.

Wright, Mary Robinson: The old and the new Peru. A story of the ancient inheritance and the modern growth and entrance of a great nation. By Mary Robinson Wright, member of the Geographical society of America, Geographical society of Brazil, Historical and Scientific institute of São Paulo, Geographical society of la Paz; author of “Picturesque Mexico,” “A new Brazil,” “The republic of Chile,” “Bolivia,” etc. Philadelphia, George Barrie & sons, 1908; London and Paris, C. D. Cazenove & son. 456 pp. 4ᵒ. front. 1 map. 346 illus.

A book in a florid style, which thoughtful people can not take seriously, although it contains fragments of information and records of impressions that are not without interest.

Zayas Enríquez, Rafael de: Porfirio Díaz. By Rafael de Zayas Enríquez. New York, D. Appleton & co., 1908. v[i], 281 [1] pp. 12mo. front. 3 illus.

Worthy of consideration as an appreciative but not too laudatory study of General Díaz, with unavailing suggestions as to what might have led his country into ways of peace and prosperity.

Zayas Enríquez, Rafael de: The case of Mexico and the policy of president Wilson. By Rafael de Zayas Enríquez, author of “The rise and fall of president Díaz.” Translated from the Spanish by Andre Tridon. New York, Albert and Charles Boni, 1914. 209 pp. 12mo.

Making due allowance for the literary faults of this book which are evident, and for the lack of good taste that characterizes it, and entirely ignoring the last chapter, which is an absurd misinterpretation of president Wilson’s attitude, and bearing in mind that it was a frank plea for the recognition of Huerta, it is an interesting statement of the case.

Zeballos, Estanislao S.: Argument for the Argentine republic upon the question with Brazil in regard to the territory of Missions, submitted to the arbitration of the president of the United States, in accordance with the treaty of September 7, 1889. Presented by Estanislao S. Zeballos, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the Argentine republic. Accompanied by documents and maps under the title of “Argentine evidence.” Washington, D.C., 1894. 4ᵒ. 20 maps.

An important collection of documents and maps.

Printed in the United States of America.

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Table of Contents

A BRIEF BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BOOKS IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE RELATING TO THE REPUBLICS COMMONLY CALLED LATIN AMERICAN WITH COMMENTS

PREFACE

INDEX BY COUNTRIES AND SUBJECTS

A BRIEF BIBLIOGRAPHY OF BOOKS IN SPANISH, ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE, WITH COMMENTS

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