Bolivia

A comprehensive account traces the country's past from pre-Columbian cultures and Spanish conquest through independence and republican development, then examines constitutional and governmental structures, social life, and urban centers with detailed portraits of major cities. It describes educational institutions, public works and transport projects, and offers travel anecdotes from long muleback journeys. Natural features and antiquities receive attention, including highland lakes, island shrines, and monumental archaeological remains. Economic chapters survey fertile plains, mining districts, and banking and commercial systems, while final sections consider climate, immigration opportunities, waterways, boundary issues, and the customs and daily life of indigenous populations.