Funes, Doctor don Gregorio: Ensayo de la historia civil de Buenos Aires, Tucumán y Paraguay. Escrito por el doctor don Gregorio Funes, dean de la santa iglesia catedral de Córdoba. Segunda edición. (2 vols, bound together. 8ᵒ.) Buenos Aires, 1856. Tomo I. 391 [6] pp. 1 illus. Tomo II. 472 [5] pp.

A work of fundamental importance because of the considerable information which it contains, although written in the heavy, prosaic style of the learned ecclesiastic of the period.

Fyfe, H. Hamilton: The real Mexico. A study on the spot. By H. Hamilton Fyfe, author of “The new spirit in Egypt,” “South America to-day.” London, William Heinemann, [1914]. viii, 247 pp. 12mo. 1 map.

An amorphous mass of impressionistically presented information regarding present conditions, the most of which, although already possessed by the intelligent people of this country, is neither interesting nor instructive as manipulated by this writer.

Gadow, Hans: Through southern Mexico; being an account of the travels of a naturalist. By Hans Gadow, M.A., Ph.D., F.R.G.S. With over one hundred and sixty full-page and other illustrations and maps. London, Witherby & co., 1908. xvi, 527 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 4 maps. 169 illus.

An unusually interesting account of travel, by a trained observer and field naturalist, giving much information regarding flora, fauna and human beings.

Gallatin, Albert: Notes on the semi-civilized nations of Mexico, Yucatan, and Central America. By Albert Gallatin. (In transactions of the American ethnological society, Vol. I.) New York, Bartlett & Welford; London, Wiley & Putnam, MDCCCXLV. pp. 1-352. 8ᵒ. 1 plt. 3 tables.

A study of the languages, numeration, calendars, astronomy, history and chronology, with conjectures as to the origin of semi-civilization in America; appendix I contains grammatical notices: Mexican, Tarascan, Otomí, Maya, Guatemalan, Huasteca; appendix II, notes on Lord Kingsborough’s collection; without being final, it marks one of the important stages in the development of knowledge regarding the subjects discussed.

Garay, Blas: La revolución de la independencia del Paraguay. Por Blas Garay. Madrid, est. tip. de la viuda e hijos de Tello, 1897. 214 pp. 16ᵒ.

An admirable short narrative, in charming style; conscientious, thoroughly documented, worthy of praise and study.

García, Genaro: Carácter de la conquista española en América y en México según los textos de los historiadores primitivos. Por Genaro García. México, oficina tipográfica de la secretaría de Fomento, 1901. 456 pp. 8ᵒ.

A carefully documented collection of materials that may serve the student who has the patience to follow the processes of a somewhat halting mind.

García, Genaro: Juárez. Refutación a don Francisco Bulnes. Por Genaro García. México, librería de la vda. de Ch. Bouret, 1904. viii, 276 [2] pp. 12mo. front.

An amply documented biography, which, although partisan and lacking the vigor and sprightliness of the work it is intended to refute, is in general accord with the facts; a valuable bibliography of seventy-two pages is to be found at the back.

García Icazbalceta, Joaquín: Colección de documentos para la historia de México. Publicada por Joaquín García Icazbalceta. (In 2 vols. 4ᵒ.) México, librería de J. M. Andrade. Tomo primero, 1858. cliii, 544 pp. Tomo segundo, 1866. lxvi, 600 pp.

The documents relate to the period of the conquest and settlement; they are of inestimable value for the serious historian.

García Icazbalceta, J[oaquín]: Obras de D. J[oaquín] García Icazbalceta. (In 5 vols. 16ᵒ.) México, imp. de V. Agüeros, 1896. Tomo I. Opúsculos varios. xvi, 428 [2] pp. Tomo II. Opúsculos varios. 460 [2] pp. Tomo III. Biografías. 436 [2] pp. Tomo IV. Biografías. 442 [3] pp. Tomo V. Biografías [Historiadores]. 522 pp.

A classic work; invaluable for the study of prominent personages and events, and the light it sheds upon many historical questions hitherto obscure or misunderstood.

Garland, Alexander: Peru in 1906. With a brief historical and geographical sketch. By Alexander Garland, member of the Lima geographical society. Originally written in Spanish, and translated into English by George R. Gepp. Lima, “La industria” printing office, 1907. 303 pp. 4ᵒ. 49 plts. 2 maps.

In the “boosting” style, yet a source of much information, after the manner of a guide-book, regarding modern conditions.

Gause, Frank A., and Carr, Charles Carl: The story of Panama. The new route to India. By Frank A. Gause, superintendent canal zone public schools, and Charles Carl Carr, principal canal zone public high school. Boston, New York, Chicago, Silver, Burdett & co., [1912]. xii, 290 pp. 12mo. 2 maps in color. 89 illus.

An interesting description of the various features of construction, and an account of their organization and administration, with a history of the Canal project, by men who were in a good position to get at the facts, and whose training fitted them to write well.

Geographia-atlas do Brazil e das cinco partes do mundo. Conforme o “Atlas do Brazil” do Barão Homem de Mello e Dr. F. Homem de Mello e os melhores auctores parà a “Parte geral.” Com um prologo do Dr. Francisco Cabrita (ex-director da instrucçao publica do districto federal). 35 mappas em cinco côres (10 duplos), 166 illustrações e desenhos, 100 paginas de texto (em 3 columnas) (1ᵃ edição). Rio de Janeiro, F. Briguiet & cia, 1912. xii, 100 pp. 4ᵒ. front. 35 maps. 166 illus.

Of interest and importance for the student of geography and statistics.

Gillpatrick, Wallace: Wanderings in Mexico. The spirited chronicle of adventure in Mexican highways and byways. By Wallace Gillpatrick (“The man who likes Mexico”). London, Eveleigh Nash, 1912. 374 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 68 illus.

An account of the wanderings of one who is satisfied not to be an historian, but merely to play the part of an interested and sympathetic and therefore interesting traveler and observer, written in a pleasing style.

Godoy, José F.: Porfirio Díaz, president of México. The master builder of a great commonwealth. By José F. Godoy, author of “A few facts about Mexico,” “The legal and mercantile handbook of Mexico,” etc. With 60 illustrations, maps, and diagrams. New York and London, G. P. Putnam’s sons, 1910. xii, 253 pp. 12mo. front. 2 maps. 7 diagrams. 51 illus.

Devoted to undiscriminating and unmeasured praise of México’s recent president, without supplying in clear terms data adequate to justify the high appraisal; it exhibits no particular discernment, and consequently adds little to the general knowledge of the man.

Goodrich, Joseph King: The coming Mexico. (Under caption: “The world to-day series.”) By Joseph King Goodrich, sometime professor in the imperial government college, Kyoto. With 32 illustrations from photographs. Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1913. xii, 269 pp. 12mo. front. 32 illus.

Only another commonplace effort to produce a book of a kind already superabundant, consisting of fragments of history gathered uncritically from sources more or less reliable, and masses of statistics and statements regarding present conditions, based upon popular hearsay; it adds nothing to the general fund of information.

Gordon, George Byron: Caverns of Copan, Honduras. Report of the explorations by the Museum, 1896-97. (Under caption: “Memoirs of the Peabody museum of American archæology and ethnology, Harvard university. Vol. I, Nos. 4 and 5.”) Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Museum, 1898. 56 pp. folio. 13 plts. 35 illus. in the text.

A well written report upon explorations of prime importance, printed luxuriously and admirably illustrated.

Gordon, George Byron: The hieroglyphic stairway. Ruins of Copan. Report of the explorations by the Museum. (Under caption: “Memoirs of the Peabody museum of American archæology and ethnology. Harvard university. Vol. I, No. 6.”) Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Museum, 1902. 38 pp. folio. 18 plts. 23 illus. in the text.

See comment on the preceding.

Grillet, John, and Bechamel, Francis: A journal of the travels of John Grillet and Francis Bechamel into Guiana, in the year 1674. In order to discover the great Lake of Parima, and the many cities said to be situated on its banks, and reputed the richest in the world. London, printed for Samuel Buckley, 1698. 68 pp. 12mo.

(Bound in with Christopher de Acuña’s work. See Acuña.)

Guatemala: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 16 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 4 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Guinness, Geraldine: Peru, its story, people, and religion. By Geraldine Guinness. Illustrated by Dr. H. Grattan Guinness. London, Morgan & Scott, ltd., MCMIX. xxi, 438 pp. 8ᵒ. 3 maps. 2 diagrams. 39 illus.

The illustrations are of rare excellence and well worth the price of the book; the rest of the work is negligible.

Gutiérrez de Lara, L., and Pinchon, Edgcumb: The Mexican people; their struggle for freedom. By L. Gutiérrez de Lara, author of “Story of a political refugee” and “Les bribones,” and Edgcumb Pinchon. Illustrated from photographs. Garden City, New York, Doubleday, Page & co., 1914. xi, 358 pp. 12mo. front. 52 illus.

A frank plea for the Indians against Spaniards and others of European origin, actuated by animosity and based upon ridiculous misstatements, of which the following may serve as an illustration: “At the time of the conquest they (the Indians) were in full enjoyment of a civilization greatly superior in many respects to that of Teutonic Europe, and certainly superior in every respect to that of the Spanish nation which subjugated and enslaved them;” this book will have no standing with those who know the facts; those who do not are warned to read it with due allowance for personal venom.

Habel, S.: The sculptures of Santa Lucía Cosumalwhuapa in Guatemala. With an account of travels in Central America and on the western coast of South America. By S. Habel, M.D., Washington, D.C., Smithsonian institution, 1878. (Under caption: “Smithsonian contributions to knowledge, 269.”) iii, 90 pp. folio. 8 plts., showing 23 sculptures.

A valuable account of archæological and ethnological investigation in Central and South America, slightly marred by an attempt to make a serious and necessarily prosaic subject airy and popular.

Haiti: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 14 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 4 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Hale, Albert: Practical guide to Latin America, including Mexico, Central America, the West Indies and South America. Preparation, cost, routes, sight-seeing. By Albert Hale, A.B., M.D., member of the Geographical society of Rio de Janeiro, etc. Boston, Small, Maynard & co., [1909]. xi, 249 pp. 16ᵒ.

While not wholly useless to a first visitor, it is inferior to excellent guides to México and the West Indies which already exist, and it but serves to emphasize the need of a really good guide to South America; inaccurate and badly arranged.

Hale, Albert: The South Americans. The story of the South American republics, their characteristics, progress and tendencies; with special reference to their commercial relations with the United States. By Albert Hale, A.B., M.D., member of the Geographical society of Rio de Janeiro. Indianapolis, The Bobbs-Merrill co., [1907]. 352 pp. 12mo. front. 3 maps. 63 illus.

A sort of guide-book, with special reference to Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil and Venezuela, with historical notes, in a pleasing style; as such it has interest and value; many of the broad generalizations, however, are open to question.

Halstead, Murat: The story of Cuba; her struggles for liberty; the cause, crisis and destiny of the pearl of the Antilles. By Murat Halstead. Graphically illustrated with numerous typical photographic reproductions and original drawings, including those of the United States battleship Maine. Sixth edition, revised to date. Akron, Ohio, The Werner co., [1896]. 649 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 48 illus.

The title-page is a sufficient indication of the character of this bombastic, garrulous and hurriedly composed work, which was thrown together to meet demands created by the conditions that preceded the wars of 1896 and 1898.

Hancock, Anson Uriel: A history of Chile. By Anson Uriel Hancock, author of “Old Abraham Jackson,” “Coitlan; a tale of the Inca world,” etc. Chicago, Charles H. Sergel & co., MDCCCXCIII. xx, 471 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 3 maps. 8 illus.

A connected account of the period between 1829 and 1879, not usually accorded full treatment, with chapters on the war with Perú and the civil war of 1891, and an appendix containing geographical data, the political constitution and a bibliography; worthy of consideration.

Hazard, Samuel: Santo Domingo, past and present; with a glance at Hayti. By Samuel Hazard, author of “Cuba, with pen and pencil.” Maps and numerous illustrations. New York, Harper & bros., 1873. xxix, 511 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 151 illus.

A work whose sole value consists in the inaccurate bibliography at the front.

Heape, Walter: The proportion of sexes produced by whites and coloured peoples in Cuba. (Contained in “Philosophical transactions of the Royal society of London. Series B, Vol. 200.”) By Walter Heape, M.A., F.R.S., Trinity college, Cambridge. London, printed by Harrison & sons, 1909. pp. 271-330. 4ᵒ.

An interesting and valuable study, with a considerable bibliography at the back.

Helps, Sir Arthur: The Spanish conquest in America, and its relation to slavery and to the government of colonies. By Sir Arthur Helps. A new edition, edited, with an introduction, maps, and notes, by M. Oppenheim. (In 4 vols. 12mo.) London and New York, John Lane. Vol. I. MDCCCC. xxxviii, 369 pp. 10 maps. Vol. II. MDCCCCII. ix [i], 365 pp. 8 maps. Vol. III. MDCCCCII. xli [i], 400 pp. 8 maps. Vol. IV. MDCCCCIV. x [i], 374 pp. 5 maps.

“Whether the reader agrees or disagrees, with some of the author’s views, he will at least determine that it is the work of a scholar and a Christian gentleman—two qualities not always united in the historian—and therefore a formative influence, as all such books are, in the growth of the moral forces silently directing humanity towards higher ideals.”—Editor’s introduction. A work which every thorough student must consider, and from which he will derive assistance; greatly improved by the editor.

Herndon, Wm. Lewis, and Gibbon, Lardner: Exploration of the valley of the Amazon, made under the direction of the navy department. (Under caption: “Senate: 32d congress, 2d session.”) By Wm. Lewis Herndon and Lardner Gibbon, lieutenants United States navy. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) Part I by Lieut. Herndon. Washington, Robert Armstrong, public printer, 1853. 414 [3] pp. front. 15 illus. Part II by Lieut. Lardner Gibbon. Washington, A. O. P. Nicholson, public printer, 1854. x, 339 pp. front. 2 maps. 35 illus.

A matter-of-fact narrative of extended and painstaking explorations; volume one contains an appendix which gives a table of the approximate heights and distances from Callao to the Atlantic, and a meteorological journal; volume two, an appendix which gives observations with sextant and artificial horizon and meteorological observations; of value to the student of physiography.

Hills, Elijah Clarence, and Morley, S. Griswold: Modern Spanish lyrics. Edited with introduction, notes and vocabulary. By Elijah Clarence Hills, Ph.D., Litt.D., professor of romance languages in Colorado college, and S. Griswold Morley, Ph.D., university of Colorado. New York, Henry Holt & co., 1913. lxxxiii, 435 pp. 12mo.

The second half of this work contains lyrical selections from the poetry of Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, México, Nicaragua and Venezuela, a number of “canciones” with music, and notes and a vocabulary; the authors have exercised wisdom in making their choice of verse, and in general the orthography is correct, and the notes are instructive; it offers in convenient form worthy specimens of the poetry of Latin America.

Hirst, W. A.: Argentine. By W. A. Hirst. With an introduction by Martin Hume. With a map. London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, MCMXII. xviii, 308 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 64 illus.

A chapter on geography, eight chapters on history and fourteen upon government, politics, racial elements, social life in town and country, religion, education, literature, industries and commerce, and a brief bibliography, compose this work; it is a generally useful, reliable and fairly well documented book, barring the inevitable vexatiously inaccurate Spanish; the illustrations are unusually good.

Honduras: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 14 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 4 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Honduras. Prehistoric ruins of Copan. A preliminary report of the explorations. By the museum, 1891-1895. (Under caption: “Memoirs of the Peabody museum of American archæology and ethnology, Harvard university. Vol. I, No. 1.”) Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Museum, 1896. iv, 48 pp. folio. 9 plts. 19 illus. in the text.

A good account of important explorations, luxuriously printed and excellently illustrated.

Humboldt, Alexander de: Political essay on the kingdom of New Spain. By Alexander de Humboldt. With physical sections and maps, founded on astronomical observations, and trigonometrical and barometrical measurements. (In 4 vols. 12 mo.) London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; and H. Colburn; Edinburgh, W. Blackwood, and Brown & Crombie, 1811. Vol. I. cxiv, 289 pp. 8 maps on 1 plt. Vol. II. 531 [1] pp. 4 maps. 3 sections. 2 illus. Vol. III. 493 pp. 1 map. 4 sections. Vol. IV. 415 pp. 1 map.

A classic among books of this character, clear, accurate and based upon information gathered by one of the keenest of observers; it will never be wholly superseded or overlooked.

Hutchinson, Thomas J[oseph]: Two years in Peru, with exploration of its antiquities. By Thomas J[oseph] Hutchinson, F.R.G.S., F.R.S.L., M.A.I., vice-president d’honneur de l’institut d’Afrique, Paris; etc. With map by Daniel Barrera, and numerous illustrations. In two volumes. London, Sampson Low, Marston, Low, & Searle, 1873. Vol. I. xxiv, 343 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 65 illus. Vol. II. xii, 334 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 44 illus.

After one pardons the idiosyncrasies of orthography and the tendency to garrulousness, he will find here information of value, based upon personal knowledge.

Ixtlilxóchitl, Fernando de Alva: Historia chichimeca. Por don Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl. 209 pp. (In Kingsborough’s “Mexican Antiquities,” Vol. IX, which see.)

Probably the first work by a native writer who employed the Spanish language as a vehicle for utterance; of great historical importance, although naturally it must be corrected by comparison with parallel sources of information.

Ixtlilxóchitl, Fernando de Alva: Relaciones de don Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl. 151 pp. (In Kingsborough’s “Mexican Antiquities,” Vol. IX, which see.)

For comment, see “Historia chichimeca,” by Ixtlilxóchitl, Fernando de Alva.

Janvier, Thomas A.: Legends of the city of Mexico. Collected by Thomas A. Janvier, member of the Folk-lore society, London. Illustrated with 6 pictures by Walter Appleton Clark and by photographs of places. New York and London, Harper & bros., MCMX. xix, 165 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 13 illus.

Nineteen legends, genuine productions of the people of the land or of their Spanish or Indian ancestors, told in a manner that will make them attractive to either the general reader or the folklorist.

Joyce, Thomas A.: South American archæology. An introduction to the archæology of the South American continent with special reference to the early history of Perú. By Thomas A. Joyce. With numerous illustrations and a map. London, Macmillan & co., MDCCCCXII. xv, 292 pp. 8ᵒ. front. in colors. 2 maps. 26 illus. in half tone. 37 illus. in text.

The title of this book should be “Peruvian archæology and ethnology, with a slight reference to that of Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and the southern Andean lands;” it is mainly a compilation from Markham, Squier, Bandelier and Uhle, and as such it is well done, being written in a clear style and excellently illustrated; for the student who has not access to these works it has value.

[Kingsborough, Edward King, Viscount]: Antiquities of Mexico: comprising fac-similes of ancient Mexican paintings and hieroglyphics, preserved in the royal libraries of Paris, Berlin and Dresden, in the Imperial library of Vienna, in the Vatican library; in the Borgian museum at Rome; in the library of the Institute at Bologna; and in the Bodleian library at Oxford. Together with the Monuments of New Spain, by M. Dupaix: with their respective scales of measurement and accompanying descriptions. The whole illustrated by many valuable inedited manuscripts. By Augustine Aglio. London, A. Aglio, 1830-1848. 9 vols. folio. (Published by Henry G. Bohn.... 1849.)

This monumental work contains the following: Volume I: “Copy of the collection of Mendoza, preserved in the Bodleian library at Oxford.” 73 pp. “Copy of the codex Telleriano-Remensis, preserved in the Royal library at Paris.” 93 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican hieroglyphic painting, from the collection of Boturini.” 23 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting, preserved in the collection of Sir Thomas Bodley, in the Bodleian library at Oxford.” 40 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting, preserved in the Selden collection of MSS. in the Bodleian library at Oxford.” 20 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican hieroglyphic painting, preserved amongst the Selden collection in the Bodleian library at Oxford.” Volume II: “Copy of a Mexican MS. preserved in the Library of the Vatican.” 149 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting given to the university of Oxford by Archbishop Laud, and preserved in the Bodleian library.” 46 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting preserved in the library of the Institute at Bologna.” 24 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting preserved in the Imperial library at Vienna.” 66 pp. “Fac-similes of original Mexican paintings deposited in the Royal library at Berlin by the Baron de Humboldt, and of a Mexican bas-relief preserved in the Royal cabinet of antiquities.” Volume III: “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting preserved in the Borgian museum, at the college of Propaganda in Rome.” 76 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting preserved in the Royal library at Dresden.” 74 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting in the possession of M. de Fejérváry, at the Pess in Hungary.” 44 pp. “Fac-simile of an original Mexican painting preserved in the library of the Vatican.” 96 pp. Volume IV: “Monuments of New Spain, by M. Dupaix, from the original drawings executed by order of the king of Spain.” (In 3 parts.) “Specimens of Mexican sculpture, in the possession of M. Latour Allard, in Paris. Specimens of Mexican sculpture preserved in the British museum. Plates copied from Giro del Mondo of Gemelli Carerí; with an engraving of a Mexican cycle, from a painting formerly in the possession of Boturini. Specimens of Peruvian Quipus with plates representing a carved Peruvian box containing a collection of supposed Peruvian Quipus.” Volume V: “Containing introduction and extrait de l’ouvrage de M. de Humboldt sur les monuments de l’Amérique.” 493 pp. Volume VI: Appendix: “The interpretation of the hieroglyphical paintings of the collection of Mendoza. Index to first part of the collection of Mendoza. Index to the names of persons and offices. The explanation of the hieroglyphical paintings of the codex Telleriano-Remensis. The translation of the explanation of the Mexican paintings of the codex Vaticanus. Notes. The Monuments of New Spain, by M. Dupaix. Notes.” 540 pp. Volume VII: “Historia universal de las cosas de Nueva España por el M. R. P. Fr. Bernardino de Sahagun, de la orden de los frayles menores de la observancia.” 464 pp. Volume VIII: “Supplementary notes to the antiquities of Mexico.” 424 pp. Volume IX: “Cronica Mexicana de Fernando de Alvarado Tezozomoc.” 196 pp. “Historia Chichimeca por don Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl.” 209 pp. “Relaciones de don Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl.” 151 pp. “Ritos antiguos, sacrificios é idolatrias de los Indios de la Nueva España y de su conversion á la Fée y quienes fueron los que primero la predicaron.” 60 pp.

Seldom have human perseverance and self-sacrifice brought together a more interesting and valuable collection of writings pertaining to the early history of a people than those that are to be found in these rare volumes; they not only exhibit the ingenuity of the Aztecs and the inquisitiveness and versatility of the early Spanish writers, but they supply data to which every historian of México must inevitably have recourse.

Kirkham, Stanton Davis: Mexican trails. A record of travel in Mexico, 1904-09, and a glimpse at the life of the Mexican Indian. By Stanton Davis Kirkham, author of “The philosophy of self-help,” “Where dwells the soul serene,” “The ministry of beauty,” etc. Illustrated from original photographs by the author. New York and London, G. P. Putnam’s sons, 1909. xvii, 293 pp. 12mo. front. 23 illus.

An entertaining, impressionistic portrayal of scenes and experiences, mainly in out-of-the-way places, by one whose varied interests did not include scraps of commonplace history, statistics, or the offhand solution of the nation’s problems.

Koebel, W. H.: Modern Argentina. The eldorado of to-day, with notes on Uruguay and Chile. By W. H. Koebel. Boston, Dana Estes & co., [1907]. xv, 380 pp. 8ᵒ. 123 illus.

An account of modern society, politics and government, English influence, agriculture and other industries, transportation, and natural history, with a description in particular of Buenos Aires, the mar del Plata, Mendoza, Valparaíso and parts of Uruguay; it contains considerable information upon these subjects, presented in the cumbersome style that characterizes this author, with the inevitable bad Spanish.

Koebel, W. H.: Modern Chile. By W. H. Koebel. With illustrations and map. London, G. Bell & sons, ltd., 1913. x, 273 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 27 illus.

An interesting and valuable record of travel and observations, with the defects noted above.

Koebel, W. H.: Uruguay. By W. H. Koebel, author of “Argentina, past and present,” “Portugal: its land and people,” etc. London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, MCMXI. 350 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 55 illus.

A history of Uruguay, with emphasis upon the struggle for independence, and less attention to the period the chief actors in which are still living, with descriptions of cities, scenery, rural life, social customs and natural resources; worthy of a place among the books of discriminating people.

Larden, Walter: Argentine plains and Andine glaciers. Life on an estancia, and an expedition into the Andes. By Walter Larden, M.A., late lecturer at the Royal naval engineering college, Devenport, author of “Recollections of an old mountaineer.” With a map and ninety-one illustrations. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons; London, T. Fisher Unwin, 1911. 320 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 91 illus.

In the main an unpretentious but interesting and useful account of Argentine rural life; the author spent a good part of a year upon an estancia, then he went back to England, and after a lapse of twenty years, he returned to Argentina, and spent some time upon the same estate; he thus had unusual opportunities for observing the changes that had occurred; the illustrations are of unusual merit.

[Larrazábal, Felipe]: Correspondencia general del libertador Simon Bolívar. Enriquecida con la insercion de los manifiestos, mensages, exposiciones, proclamas, etc., publicados por el heroe colombiano desde 1810 hasta 1830. (Precede á esta coleccion interesante la vida de Bolívar.) [By Felipe Larrazábal.] (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) New York, imprenta de Eduardo O. Jenkins, 1866. Tomo primero, xlii, 616 pp. front. Tomo segundo, 591 pp. front.

An essential source of information for the biographer and historian.

Las Casas, Bartholomew de: A relation of the first voyages and discoveries made by the Spaniards in America. With an account of their unparallel’d cruelties on the Indians, in the destruction of above forty millions of people. Together with the propositions offer’d to the king of Spain, to prevent the future ruin of the West-Indies. By don Bartolomew de las Casas, bishop of Chiapa who was an eye-witness of their cruelties. Illustrated with cuts. To which is added, The art of travelling, shewing how a man may dispose his travels to the best advantage. London, printed for Daniel Brown at the Black Swan and Bible without Temple-Bar, and Andrew Bell at the Croftskeys and Bible in Cornhil near Stocksmarket. 1699. 249 pp. 12mo. 22 illus.

See comment on “Breuissima relacion de la destruccion de las Indias” by Las Casas, Bartolomé de.

Las Casas, Bartolomé de: Breuissima relacion de la destruccion de las Indias. Colegida por el Obispo dõ fray Bartolome de las Casas, o Casaus de la orden de Sãcto Domingo. [No imprint.] 1552. 742 pp.

The work of a pious and generous, but dogmatic and opinionated special pleader, who, in his effort to befriend the Indians by gaining for them the intervention and protection of the crown, did more to calumniate and villify the memory of the Spanish conquerors than all other early writers; interesting, yet in general utterly untrustworthy; unfortunately this book has served as a foundation for misconceptions that have entered into the common thought of the successive generations, particularly among peoples that have been inimical to Spain; a study of it, in the light of easily obtainable contemporary historical data, ought to lead to the reopening of the case against the Spanish pioneers, and to a reversal of the judgment of posterity.

Latané, John H.: The diplomatic relations of the United States and Spanish America. (Under caption: “The Albert Shaw lectures on diplomatic history, 1899.”) By John H. Latané, Ph.D., professor of history in Randolph-Macon woman’s college. Baltimore, The Johns Hopkins press, 1900. 294 pp. 12mo.

The following subjects are discussed: the Spanish-American revolt; the part played by the United States and England in founding the Spanish-American republics; the diplomacy of the United States in regard to Cuba; the proposed Central American canal; French intervention in México; the present status of the Monroe doctrine; a valuable contribution, well presented and properly documented.

Lea, Henry Charles: The inquisition in the Spanish dependencies. Sicily—Sardinia—Milan—the Canaries—Mexico—Peru—New Granada. By Henry Charles Lea, LL.D., S.T.D. New York, The Macmillan Co.; London, Macmillan & co., ltd., 1908. xvi, 564 pp. 8ᵒ.

A thorough and abundantly documented study.

Léger, J. N.: Haiti, her history and her detractors. By J. N. Léger, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Haiti in the United States. New York and Washington, The Neale publishing co., 1907. 372 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 14 illus.

Abundantly documented, and not to be overlooked by any student of the subject, although unavoidably what it is in reality, a plea.

León, Nicolás: Data about a new kind of hieroglyphical writing in Mexico. By Nicolás León. (In proceedings of the international congress of American history, 13th session, New York, 1902.) [Easton, Pennsylvania, Eschenbach printing co., 1905.] pp. 175-188. 8ᵒ.

An extremely valuable grouping of the materials, made by a book-loving enthusiast.

Lewandowski, Maurice: The Argentine in the twentieth century. (See Martínez, Albert B.)

Lidstone, William: Fifteen thousand miles on the Amazon and its tributaries. (See Brown, C. Barrington.)

Lindsay, Forbes: Cuba and her people of to-day. An account of the history and progress of the island previous to its independence; a description of its physical features; a study of its people; and, in particular, an examination of its present political conditions, its industries, natural resources and prospects; together with information and suggestions designed to aid the prospective investor or settler. By Forbes Lindsay, author of “Panama and the canal,” etc. Illustrated from original and selected photographs by the author. Boston, L. C. Page, MDCCCCXI. xii, 329 pp. 12mo. front. 2 maps. 47 illus.

After a chapter on geography and three chapters on history, there follows a description of the people, the resources and the industries, as they were at date of authorship, with appendixes that give the commercial convention between the United States and Cuba, proclaimed December 17, 1903, the treaty, approved March 2, 1901, financial and commercial statistics, a list of railways and a bibliography; useful.

Lindsay, Forbes: Panama and the canal to-day. An historical account of the canal project from the earliest times with special references to the enterprises of the French company and the United States, with a detailed description of the waterway as it will be ultimately constructed; together with a brief history of the country and the first comprehensive account of its physical features and natural resources. By Forbes Lindsay, author of “Panama, the isthmus and the canal,” etc. With fifty-three illustrations from recent photographs, and five maps. Boston, L. C. Page & co., MDCCCCX. xiii, 433 pp. 12mo. front. 5 maps. 53 illus.

Some chapters on the history of the Isthmus in the days of the adventurers; an account of former efforts to construct a canal, from the time of the emperor Charles V to that of President Taft; a description of agricultural resources; at the end a bibliography of books, magazine articles and reports, from which the narratives of the Spanish days are omitted; an interesting and profitable work.

Logan, Cornelius A., and Calderón, Francisco García: Mediación de los Estados Unidos de Norte América en la guerra del Pacífico. El senor doctor don Cornelius A. Logan y el Dr. D. Francisco García Calderón. Buenos Aires, imprenta y librería de Mayo, 1884. 168[2] pp. 12mo.

An important collection of state papers relating to the war between Chile and Perú, with a large sheet fac-simile of the protocol celebrated between the provisional president of Perú and the minister of the United States.

López, Felicísimo: Atlas geográfico del Ecuador, arreglado según la carta del Dr. Teodoro Wolf. Por Felicísimo López. 1907. 4ᵒ. [17 maps. 40 pp.]

A series of useful maps, with statistical details regarding each of the provinces.

Lorente, Sebastián: Historia antigua del Perú. Por Sebastián Lorente. Lima, (no publisher’s name), 1860. 341 pp. 12mo.

Well written, in the popular style, with a description of the country, the Inca “empire,” and the civilization of Perú under the Incas; without documentation; finely printed.

Lozano, P. Pedro: Historia de la conquista del Paraguay, Rio de la Plata y Tucuman. Escrita per el P. Pedro Lozano de la compañia de Jesus. Ilustrada con noticias del autor y con notas y suplementos por Andres Lamas. (In 5 vols. 12mo.) Buenos Aires, casa editora “Imprenta popular.” Vol. I, 1873. cxlviii, 468 pp. Vol. II, 1873. 396 pp. Vol. III, 1874. 570 pp. Vol. IV, 1874. 489 pp. Vol. V, 1875. 364 pp.

Worthy of consideration; fairly well documented; the spelling and printing are bad.

Lumholtz, Carl [Karl Sophus]: New trails in Mexico. An account of one year’s exploration in north-western Sonora, Mexico, and south-western Arizona, 1909-1910. By Carl [Karl Sophus] Lumholtz, M.A., member of the society of sciences of Christiania, etc. With numerous illustrations including two colored plates and two maps. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1912. xxv, 411 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 2 maps. 116 illus.

Similar but not equal to “Unknown Mexico;” verbose and given to magnifying the details of travel; the author overlooked readily accessible original documents; it contains some valuable maps which cover the extreme northwest corner of México.

Lumholtz, Carl [Karl Sophus]: Unknown Mexico. A record of five years’ exploration among the tribes of the western Sierra Madre; in the Tierra Caliente of Tepic and Jalisco; and among the Tarascos of Michoacan. By Carl [Karl Sophus] Lumholtz, M.A., member of the society of sciences of Norway; associé étranger de la société de l’Anthropologie de Paris; author of “Among cannibals,” etc. Illustrated. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1902. Vol. I. xxxii, 530 pp. front. 1 map. 203 illus. 6 colored plts. Vol. II. xv, 496 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 212 illus. 9 colored plts.

It may be regarded as a distinct contribution to science, albeit disappointing, in view of the exceptional opportunities which the author had and which he seems not to have used to the best advantage; diffuse and discursive; inclined to assume the possession of too thorough a knowledge of the contents of primitive minds, and to generalize upon too limited data; the discriminating reader receives the impression that this work is padded with an account of unimportant details regarding the explorer’s daily life.

Lummis, Charles F[letcher]: The awakening of a nation. Mexico of to-day. By C. F[letcher] Lummis. Profusely illustrated. New York, Harper & bros., 1899. xi, 179 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 57 illus.

Fulsomely laudatory of the late president Díaz, although as an offset to the condemnation of him which is now general, it serves a good purpose; the pages on the beginning of the literary development are instructive; in general, it is superficial and trivial; scant reference is made to sources of information.

Macdonald, Alexander K.: Picturesque Paraguay. Sport, pioneering, travel. A land of promise. Stock-raising, plantation industries, forest products, commercial possibilities. By Alexander K. Macdonald. London, Charles H. Kelly, [1911]. 498 pp. 8ᵒ. 64 illus.

The author confesses that he “has purposely departed from time-honored traditions, and publishes a series of loosely connected sketches covering a period of fifteen years’ sport and pioneering in Paraguay;” this is a proper characterization; the illustrations, which are reproductions of photographs, are particularly good; chapters XXIV and XXIX, on how to keep well in hot countries, are to be commended.

MacHugh, R. J.: Modern Mexico. By R. J. MacHugh. With illustrations from photographs, a map, and an appendix containing the full text of the Mexican constitution. London, Methuen & co., ltd., [1913]. viii, 342 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 20 illus.

Nine-tenths of this book is devoted to history, physiography, government, industries and commerce, subjects that might well have been omitted, since they have already been adequately treated many times; the remainder, containing the author’s really valuable observations and opinions, would have made an interesting and instructive magazine article.

Maeso, Justo: Los primeros patriotas orientales de 1811. Expontaneidad de la insurreccion oriental contra la España en la guerra de la independencia americana. Por Justo Maeso, ex-director de la oficina de estadistica de Buenos Aires, etc. Montevideo, imprenta á vapor y encuadernacion de el Laurak Bat., 1888. 248 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph.

It contains considerable historical material in the form of minutes and letters.

Markham, Clements R[obert]: A history of Peru. By Clements R[obert] Markham, author of “Cuzco and Lima,” “Peru and India,” “War between Chile and Peru,” etc. Chicago, Charles H. Sergel & co., MDCCCXCII. xvi, 556 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 5 maps. 24 illus.

One of the best written and most reliable of the histories, although without documentation; all periods are given a proper emphasis; it will serve both the student and the general reader; the appendix contains the political constitution and a brief bibliography.

Markham, Clements R[obert]: Cuzco: a journey to the ancient capital of Peru; with an account of the history, language, literature, and antiquities of the Incas. And Lima: a visit to the capital and provinces of modern Peru; with a sketch of the viceregal government, history of the republic, and a review of the literature and society of Peru. With illustrations and a map. By Clements R[obert] Markham, F.R.G.S., author of “Franklin’s footsteps.” London, Chapman & Hall, 1856. iv, 419 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 7 illus. in colors.

Of considerable value, although marred by faults of diction, a lack of thorough documentation, and a too ready acceptance of sources of information which have since been proven to be untrustworthy.

Markham, Clements R[obert]: Narratives of the rites and laws of the Yncas. Translated from the original Spanish manuscripts, and edited, with notes and an introduction. By Clements R[obert] Markham, C.B., F.R.S. London, printed for the Hakluyt society, MDCCCLXXIII. xx, 220[12] pp. 12mo.

A necessary part of the serious student’s equipment for the study of history.

Markham, Sir Clements: The conquest of New Granada. By Sir Clements Markham, K.C.B., D.Sc. (Cam.), honorary member of the Historical society of Antioquia. With a map. London, Smith, Elder & co., 1912. xvii, 232 pp. 12mo. 1 map.

An interesting account of Chibcha civilization; the story of the conquest of New Granada, satisfactorily documented, with special attention to the discoverer Jiménez de Quesada; and an appendix containing a translation of the Duquesne memoir on the Chibcha calendar, and other important material.

Markham, Sir Clements: The Incas of Peru. By Sir Clements Markham, K.C.B., D.Sc. (Camb.), F.R.S., F.R.G.S., F.S.A., corresponding member of the Royal academy of history at Madrid and of the geographical societies of Peru and Bolivia. With 16 illustrations and a map. London, Smith, Elder & co., 1910. xvi, 443 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map. 16 illus.

While of unquestionable importance and value, owing to the vast experience and erudition of its author, this work has two serious weaknesses, not to mention infelicities of orthography and style: a lack of accurate documentation, and the failure to take into account the knowledge acquired by means of recent archæological investigation.

Markham, Clements R[obert]: The war between Peru and Chile, 1879-1882. By Clements R[obert] Markham, C.B., F.R.S. Third edition. London, Sampson, Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1883. x, 306 pp. 12mo. 4 maps.

Readable and generally reliable; only slightly documented; marred by infelicities of style and inaccuracy and inconsistency in spelling.

Marmontel [Jean François]: Los incas, ó la destruccion del imperio del Perú. Por [Jean François] Marmontel; traducida por la primera vez al castellano, por don F. de Cabello, antiguo oficial-general, etc. Edicion hecha bajo la direccion de J. R. Masson. (In 2 vols, bound together. 16ᵒ.) Paris, Masson e hijo, 1882. Vol. I. xxxviii, 251 pp. 6 illus. Vol. II. 288 pp. 5 illus.

Although based upon the romantic and uncritical method of a hundred years ago, it is not without value as an illustration of the path by which we have come to our present state of knowledge; there are occasional references to authorities.

Martin, Percy F.: Maximilian in Mexico. The story of the French intervention (1861-1867). By Percy F. Martin, F.R.G.S., author of “Through five republics of South America,” “Mexico’s treasure-house,” “Mexico of the twentieth century,” “Peru of the twentieth century,” “Salvador of the twentieth century,” “Greece of the twentieth century,” etc. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, 1914. xvi, 480 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 52 illus.

A promising title and a bulky, well printed book; yet, because the author has attempted to write too many books, or because of some inherent inability, he has produced a work which, although not wholly useless, is a disappointment, owing to its heedlessness of facts and inaccuracy of form; why one who had ample opportunity to know better should blunder so persistently in his Spanish excerpts is incomprehensible.

Martin, Percy F.: Mexico of the twentieth century. By Percy F. Martin, F.R.G.S., author of “Through five republics of South America,” “Mexico’s treasure-house,” etc. In two volumes. London, Edward Arnold, 1907. Vol. I. xxii, 323 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 49 illus. Vol. II. xiv, 329 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 59 illus.

A serious and only partially successful effort to cover the field of geography, history, political organization, industry, commerce and social customs, with a detailed account of each of the several states; often inaccurate and misleading; inexcusable liberties are taken with the orthography of the Spanish words introduced; the only foot-notes contain references to the author’s own works.

Martin, Percy F.: Salvador of the twentieth century. By Percy F. Martin, F.R.G.S., author of “Through five republics of South America,” “Mexico of the twentieth century,” “Peru of the twentieth century,” etc. London, Edward Arnold, 1911. xvi, 329 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 2 maps. 47 illus.

Probably the best work on the geography, history, industries and commerce, although awkwardly arranged, and without documentation.

Martin, Percy F.: Through five republics of South America. A critical description of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela in 1905. By Percy F. Martin, F.R.G.S. With 128 illustrations and 3 maps. London, William Heinemann, 1906. xxiv, 487 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 3 maps. 128 illus.

The first effort of an incorrigible traveler and writer; dull and superficial, yet not without interest, if one forgives the persistent misspelling of Spanish words, a too lofty attitude toward the people who are being judged, and an ignoring of nature; the main value is to be found in the masses of statistical information given respecting agriculture, commerce, banking and means of transportation.

Martínez, Albert B.: Baedeker of the Argentine republic. By Albert B. Martínez. Including also parts of Brazil, the republic of Uruguay, Chile, and Bolivia. With maps and plates of the Argentine republic, of the town of Buenos Aires, of Montevideo, of Rosario, of the railway lines, and numerous illustrations. Fourth edition. Barcelona, R. Sopena, 1914. 479 pp. 12mo. 8 maps and plans. 179 illus.

Like the Baedekers in general, this volume contains much information as to localities, history, and statistics; curiously enough, although it gives the route from half a dozen or so European ports to Buenos Aires, it gives none from any part of the United States; naturally, it is of great value to the traveler.

Martínez, Albert B., and Lewandowski, Maurice: The Argentine in the twentieth century. By Albert B. Martínez, under-secretary of state, and Maurice Lewandowski, doctor in law. London and Leipsic, T. Fisher Unwin, 1911. xi, 376 pp. 8ᵒ. 1 map.

An excessively bad translation of a valuable work which deals, as the title indicates, with present conditions, and supplies a vast array of statistical information tending to show the astonishingly rapid material development of the country: the glaring statistical inaccuracies which occur in the translation do not exist in the original.

Mason, Lieutenant Theodorus B. M.: The war of the Pacific coast of South America between Chile and the allied republics of Perú and Bolivia, 1879-’81. By Lieutenant Theodorus B. M. Mason, United States navy. Washington, office of naval intelligence, bureau of navigation, navy department, 1883. Government printing office, 1883. 77 [1] pp. 8ᵒ.

A naïve, garrulous, baldly technical narrative; undocumented yet valuable for details of a struggle the natural results of which are still apparent.

Matthews, Franklin: The new-born Cuba. By Franklin Matthews. Illustrated. New York and London, Harper & bros., 1899. xii, 388 [3] pp. 12mo. front. 107 illus.

A reportorial gyration around the forces of the American occupation, with occasional excursions into sugar and tobacco; negligible.

Mead, Charles W.: Peruvian mummies, and what they teach. A guide to exhibits in the Peruvian hall. By Charles W. Mead, department of ethnology. No. 24 of the guide leaflet series of the American museum of natural history, etc. New York, published by the Museum, 1907. 24 pp. pamph. 8ᵒ. front. 5 plts. 3 illus. in text.

A proper descriptive guide, with a brief historical sketch.

Medina, José Toribio: Descubrimiento del río de las Amazonas. Según la relación, hasta ahora inédita de Fr. Caspar de Carvajal, con otros documentos referentes a Francisco de Orellana y sus compañeros. Publicados a expensas del exmo. sr. duque de T’Serclaes de Tilly. Con una introducción histórica y algunas ilustraciones. Por José Toribio Medina, de la academia Chilena, correspondiente de las reales academias de la lengua y de la historia, de la de buenas letras de Sevilla y del instituto geográfico Argentino. Sevilla, imprenta de E. Rasco, MDCCCXCIV. ccxxxix, 278 pp. 8ᵒ.

Invaluable for those who wish to consult “original documents.”

Menéndez y Pelayo, M[arcelino]: Antología de poetas hispano-americanos. [By Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo.] Publicada por la Real academia Española. (In 4 vols. 8ᵒ.) Madrid, est. tipográfico “Sucesores de Rivadeneyra,” 1893. Tomo I. México y América Central. clxxxii, 397 pp. Tomo II. Cuba, Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico, Venezuela. clxxxviii, 631 [1] pp. Tomo III. Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia. ccxviii, 480 pp. Tomo IV. Chile, República Argentina, Uruguay. ccxviii, 480 pp.

Selections of verse from authors not then living, made with rare discrimination by the greatest Spanish critic of his period, with excellent biographical and critical notes; beyond praise for the student who is interested in the extensive poetical literature of Spanish America.

Mexico: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 33 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 1 chart. 8 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Mitre, Bartolomé: Historia de Belgrano y de la independencia argentina. Por Bartolomé Mitre. Cuarta y definitiva edición, corregida y aumentada. (In 3 vols. 8ᵒ.) Buenos Aires, 1887. Tomo I. xliii, 608 pp. front. Tomo II. 815 pp. front. Tomo III. 806 pp. front.

Well written and thoroughly documented; a work of supreme importance for the historian.

Mitre, Bartolomé: The emancipation of South America, being a condensed translation by William Pilling of the history of San Martín. By general don Bartolomé Mitre, first constitutional president of the Argentine republic. London, Chapman & Hall, 1893. xxviii, 499 pp. 8ᵒ.

The translator has wisely omitted details which interested the biographer but are of little importance to the historian, and “the translation is thus a history in which enter the biographies of the two principal personages, San Martín and Bolívar,” to quote his words. The original is a standard biography; while the translation is not wholly satisfactory, it supplies the uncritical student who has no command of Spanish with valuable historical and biographical material.

Moore, John Bassett: Brazil and Perú boundary question. By John Bassett Moore. New York, The Knickerbocker press, [1904]. 32 pp. pamph. 8ᵒ. 1 map.

A clearly written, properly noted and necessary document.

Morla Vicuña, Carlos: Estudio histórico sobre el descubrimiento y conquista de la Patagonia y de la Tierra del Fuego. Por Carlos Morla Vicuña. Leipzig, F. A. Brockhaus, 1903. v, 223 pp. 1 map. 8 illus.

A serious and valuable study of the early history and of the boundaries of the territory comprised within Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and the straits of Magallanes, with a view to ascertaining the facts, in order to settle the disputes between the republics of Argentina and Chile, as to their titles to the austral extremity of South America, with copious notes and citations from original sources.

Mortillet, Adrien de: Bronze in South America before the arrival of the Europeans. By Adrien de Mortillet, honorary president of the Société préhistorique de France. Annual report of the Smithsonian institution, 1907. pp. 261-266. 8ᵒ.

A convincing paper intended to prove the use of bronze in South America before the conquest, by means of the chemical analysis of pre-Columbian implements collected from several regions.

Moses, Bernard: The Spanish dependencies in South America. An introduction to the history of their civilization. By Bernard Moses, Ph.D., LL.D., professor in the university of California, honorary professor in the university of Chile. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) New York and London, Harper & bros., 1914. Vol. I. xxvi, 394 pp. Vol. II. ix, 444 pp.

In general it is a satisfactorily documented work; if one pardons inexcusable inconsistencies in the orthography of the names and other Spanish words introduced, and an occasional historical inaccuracy, he will probably conclude that, all things considered, this is the best general history of South America during the period treated, that is, 1550-1730.

Mozans, H. J.: Along the Andes and down the Amazon. (Under caption: “Following the conquistadores.”) By H. J. Mozans, A.M., Ph.D., author of “Up the Orinoco and down the Magdalena.” With an introduction by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Illustrated. New York and London, D. Appleton & co., 1911. xx, 542 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 29 illus.

A continuation of “Up the Orinoco and down the Magdalena;” a journey from Panamá to Guayaquil, thence through Ecuador, Bolivia, Perú, and across the Andes and down the Amazon; an agreeable and intelligent narrative of observations and experiences, and much moralizing, and no little quotation of poetry in English, Italian and Spanish.

Mozans, H. J.: Up the Orinoco and down the Magdalena. (Under caption: “Following the conquistadores.”) By H. J. Mozans, A.M., Ph.D. Illustrated. New York and London, D. Appleton & co., 1910. xiii, 439 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 18 illus.

A naïve and charming account of a trip through Colombia and Venezuela, with fragments of history suggested by the surroundings, and abundant footnotes, written by a keen and genial observer, much given to mingling bits of English, Spanish and Latin verse with his prose; the illustrations are excellent.

Müller y Tejeiro, José: Combates y capitulación de Santiago de Cuba. Por D. José Müller y Tejeiro, segundo comandante de Marina, de la provincia de Santiago de Cuba. Madrid, Felipe Marqués, 1898. 278 pp. 8ᵒ. 2 maps.

An interesting contribution to the history of the war between Spain and the United States, written from the Spanish point of view by a participant in the struggle, who, although markedly biased, unfair and sometimes ridiculously purblind, displayed not more ignorance or prejudice than some authors who have written from our standpoint.

Nicaragua: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 14 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 1 chart. 4 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Noll, Arthur Howard: From empire to republic. The story of the struggle for constitutional government in Mexico. By Arthur Howard Noll, author of “A short history of Mexico,” “Tenochtitlan,” etc. With map and portraits. Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1903. x, 336 pp. 12mo. front. 1 map.

Although not documented, a good brief account, devoted in the main to the period succeeding the beginning of the struggle for independence; appendix A contains a valuable chronological summary of principal events; appendix B, a bibliography.

Oakenfull, J. C.: Brazil in 1912. By J. C. Oakenfull. London, Robert Atkinson, ltd., 1913. 498 pp. 16mo. 1 map. 1 plt. in colors. 3 charts. 102 illus.

A guide-book which gives much valuable data regarding the present state of things, mostly industrial and commercial, with brief excursions into history, geography, mineralogy and geology.

Orozco y Berra, Manuel: Historia antigua y de la conquista de México. Por el Lic. Manuel Orozco y Berra, vice-presidente de la sociedad de Geografía y Estadística, etc. (In 4 vols. 8ᵒ.) México, tipografía de Gonzalo A. Esteva, 1880. Tomo primero, ix, 584 pp. Tomo segundo, 603 pp. Tomo tercero, 527 pp. Tomo cuarto, 694 pp.

A fundamentally important and thoroughly documented work to which every writer upon Mexican history must have recourse.

Ortega, José: Historia del Nayarit, Sonora, Sinaloa y ambas Californias, que con el título de “Apostólicos afanes de la compañía de Jesús en la América septentrional” se publicó anóima en Barcelona el año de 1754. Siendo su autor el padre José Ortega. Nueva edición aumentada con un prólogo escrito por el Sr. Lic. Manuel de Olaguibel. México, tipografía de E. Abadiano, 1887. ix, 564, (vi) pp. 12mo.

A quaint, sagacious and picturesque narrative of travel and residence among the Indians of the most rugged and isolated regions of the country; of surpassing interest and value to the historian and anthropologist.

Osborn, Chase S.: The Andean land (South America). By Chase S. Osborn, member of the board of regents of the university of Michigan. With over fifty illustrations and four maps. (In 2 vols. 8ᵒ.) Chicago, A. C. McClurg & co., 1909. Vol. I. xv, 312 pp. front. 3 maps. 23 illus. Vol. II. x, 331 pp. front. 1 map. 27 illus.

A narrative of travel through the countries of South America, with desultory excursions into history, recounted in a heavy, dogmatic style, lacking both tone and elegance, with disturbingly minute attention to uninteresting details, and the frequent introduction of impossible Spanish; careful gleaning, however, will yield a few grains of valuable knowledge; the appendix to the first volume contains an interesting collection of Spanish and Spanish-American proverbs.

Palmer, Frederick: Central America and its problems. An account of a journey from the Rio Grande to Panama, with introductory chapters on Mexico and her relations to her neighbors. By Frederick Palmer, F.R.G.S. New York, Moffat, Yard & co., 1910. xiv, 345 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 35 illus.

In view of the scarcity of books in English regarding the countries of Central America it may be that this work has some slight value, although analysis fails to disclose wherein it exists: it is neither accurate, sympathetic, systematic, well written, nor even interesting; its characterizations of men and events are puerile, and its generalizations are illogical and absurd, while in general it is an insult to the people about whom it was written, as well as to the intelligence of those by whom it was intended to be read.

Paraguay: General descriptive data prepared in June, 1909. By the International bureau of American republics. Washington, D.C., Government printing office, 1909. 13 pp. 8ᵒ. pamph. 3 illus.

See comment on the similar pamphlet: “Argentine republic, the: General descriptive data,” etc.

Paxson, Frederic L.: The independence of the South American republics. A study in recognition and foreign policy. By Frederic L. Paxson, fellow in history in the university of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, Ferris & Leach, 1903. 264 pp. 12mo.

A clear, serious, scholarly review of our international relations, with special reference to the countries which lie to the southward, with ample references to authorities; worthy of extended attention.

Peck, Annie S.: A search for the apex of America. High mountain climbing in Peru and Bolivia, including the conquest of Huascaran with some observations on the country and people below. By Annie S. Peck, M.A. With numerous illustrations. New York, Dodd, Mead & co., 1911. xii, 370 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 1 map. 124 illus.

A narrative of personal hopes and adventures rather than of scientific investigations, the main feature of which was the ascent of the north peak of Huascarán, in the Peruvian Andes.

Peck, Annie S.: The South American tour. By Annie S. Peck, M.A., author of “A search for the apex of America.” New York, George H. Doran co., 1913. xviii, 398 pp. 8ᵒ. 1 map. 87 illus.

Patently a superficial and fragmentary guide-book; an account of travel through Panamá, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil; well illustrated, statistical, useful, especially to the traveler; a brief bibliography at the end.

Peixotto, Ernest [Clifford]: Pacific shores from Panama. By Ernest [Clifford] Peixotto. Illustrated by the author. New York, Charles Scribner’s sons, MCMXIII. xiv, 285 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 79 illus.

A general account of travel, being the description of a trip from New York, through the Caribbean sea to Panamá, and thence to Perú and Bolivia; written in the breezy manner of the modern “best seller;” withal entertaining; the illustrations, consisting of reproductions of photographs and drawings, are worthy of attention.

Pennington, A. Stuart: The Argentine republic, its physical features, history, fauna, flora, geology, literature and commerce. By A. Stuart Pennington, author of “British zoophytes,” “La langosta Argentina,” etc. With illustrations and map. London, Stanley Paul & co., [1910]; New York, F. A. Stokes & co. 352 pp. 8ᵒ. front. 30 illus.

A valuable accumulation of information, based upon conscientious research, and a personal acquaintance extending over many years; without documentation.