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Descripción geográfica, histórica y estadÃstica de Bolivia
Paperback
Publisher Price: $23.00
ISBN13: 9788499530406
Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
Published: Jan 1 2014
Pages: 307
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.69 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: Spanish
Descripción geográfica, histórica y estadÃstica de Bolivia de Alcides D'Orbigny es un extenso estudio que abarca varios aspectos de Bolivia, especialmente centrado en los departamentos de Santa Cruz, Beni y Pando. Con el apoyo del presidente de la República en ese momento, el mariscal Andrés de Santa Cruz, D'Orbigny pasó dos años en Bolivia, desde julio de 1830 hasta julio de 1832, sumergiéndose profundamente en la geografÃa, la historia y las estadÃsticas del paÃs.
Alcides D'Orbigny, siendo un destacado investigador de las ciencias naturales y particularmente en el campo de la geologÃa, ofreció una visión académica de Bolivia, captó la esencia del paÃs en su diversidad geográfica y climática. Su frase icónica sobre Bolivia como el microcosmo del planeta refleja la admiración y el respeto que sentÃa por la nación, señalando cómo en un solo paÃs se podÃan encontrar todos los productos y climas de la tierra.
La obra es meticulosa en su atención al detalle, incluyendo observaciones sobre las misiones jesuÃticas de Moxos y Chiquitos. D'Orbigny analiza los aspectos fÃsicos y geológicos de Bolivia y se adentra en su historia y estadÃsticas, haciendo del trabajo un compendio integral que abarca múltiples disciplinas.
Además del significativo legado académico, D'Orbigny dejó una impresión duradera en los habitantes del paÃs, sobre todo en Santa Cruz de la Sierra. El hecho de que se le haya dedicado sellos postales indica el grado en que su personalidad y su trabajo calaron en la memoria colectiva de Bolivia.
Descripción geográfica, histórica y estadÃstica de Bolivia es un documento cientÃfico y académico, y un homenaje lleno de respeto y admiración hacia Bolivia. Este libro que va más allá de la mera recopilación de datos y análisis, ofreciendo una visión completa de Bolivia como una nación de rica diversidad geográfica, compleja historia y vasto potencial.
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