1807 Helms Travels from Buenos Aires to Lima PERU Mining Venezuela MAP Voyages

HELMS, Anton Zacharias

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Anton Zacharias Helms was an 18th-century German mineralogist who was hired by the Spanish government to introduce methods of research and practice to Peruvian miners. At the end of the 18th-century, the Peruvian mining industry was in dire need of updating to modern technology and systems.

 

While in Peru, Helms kept a journal, dialoging his teachings as well as noting the poor work conditions and struggles with local workers. His journal was first published in German in 1798. This abridged English edition also provides exceptional details on geology, Peruvian topography, and the influence of mining on commerce. Includes a folding map of Venezuela (Carraccas).

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1807 Helms Travels from Buenos Aires to Lima PERU Mining Venezuela MAP Voyages

 

Anton Zacharias Helms was an 18th-century German mineralogist who was hired by the Spanish government to introduce methods of research and practice to Peruvian miners. At the end of the 18th-century, the Peruvian mining industry was in dire need of updating to modern technology and systems.

 

While in Peru, Helms kept a journal, dialoging his teachings as well as noting the poor work conditions and struggles with local workers. His journal was first published in German in 1798. This abridged English edition also provides exceptional details on geology, Peruvian topography, and the influence of mining on commerce. Includes a folding map of Venezuela (Carraccas).

 

Item number: #10420

Price: $499

 

HELMS, Anton Zacharias

 

Travels from Buenos Ayres, by Potosi, to Lima

 

London: Printed for R. Phillips, 1807.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • viii, 92
    • Folding map
  • References: Sabin 31265; Lowndes 902; Goldsmiths’-Kress no. 19346.10;
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Vellum; tight & secure
  • Size: ~8.5in X 5in (21.5cm x 13cm)

 

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10420

Categories

Medicine & Science

Voyages & Exploration & Maps

Authors

HELMS, Anton Zacharias

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Vellum

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete