Title: Selva central
First published: 1998
Description: "Carefully researched and written history of the Peruvian Amazon region emphasizes early settlement patterns, land use, missionary work, and various crops. Particular attention is paid to coffee, fruit crops, and timber in this regional economy. Eschews the political aspects of border disputes or border locations that have historically troubled this region. Highly recommended as a study with a primary emphasis for geographers"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Subjects: Agriculture, Economic aspects, Economic aspects of Agriculture, Economic conditions, History, Indians of South America, Land tenure, Peasantry, Peasants, Amazon river and valley, Land use, south america, Peru, economic conditions, Peru, history
Places: Peru
LC classification: HC227 .S3313 1998