Valparaiso Bound! by David J. Woods - Valparaiso, Chile
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S 33° 02.303 W 071° 37.710
19H E 254527 N 6341386
Valparaíso is a major city, seaport, naval base, and educational centre in the Valparaíso Region, Chile. Today, many thousands of tourists visit Valparaíso from around the world to enjoy the city's labyrinth of cobbled alleys and colorful buildings.
Waymark Code: WM188KM
Location: Chile
Date Posted: 06/19/2023
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The book: Valparaiso Bound!: European Pioneers on the Pacific Coast of South America by David J. Woods, Paperback 329 pages – Nov. 30 2016
From Amazon: "History of European involvement in the history of Chile and Peru from the Spanish colonial period onward, with emphasis on the nineteenth century. Focuses on British and French engagement during the independence struggle and the commercial interests of the City of London in the natural resources of Chile and Peru. Traces the immigration of farmers in the South, especially those from Germany. The personal stories of European travellers, engineers, industrialists, bankers and teachers, etc.
A companion for tourists to the region. Nearly 100 illustrations, maps, engravings and photographs." (
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