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CONTENTS.

PART I.
THE PERUVIAN TERRITORY.
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Vestiges of the Monuments of Ancient Peru,

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Physical Geography of Peru,

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PART II.
NATURAL HISTORY.

Historical sketch of the present state of the Botanical Science in Peru,

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Zoology,

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Anthropology,

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PART III.
MINERALOGY,

Enumeration of the Mines of different metals in the Viceroyalty of Peru,

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Historical and topographical description of the mountainous territory of Lauri-cocha, vulgarly denominated Pasco,

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Account of the Quicksilver Mine of Huancavelica,

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Condition of the miners of Peru,

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PART IV.
COMMERCE.

Historical and political dissertation on the Commerce of Peru,

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PART V.
THE PERUVIAN CAPITAL.

Historical and political reflections on the Population of Lima,

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Erection and establishment of the Royal Audience, or High Court of Justice, of Lima,

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Historical details relative to the Provincial Councils of Lima,

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History of the foundation, progress, and present state of the Royal University of St. Mark of Lima,

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Benevolent Establishments,

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Public Buildings,

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Description of the Fountain in the great square of Lima,

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Public Diversions,

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Customs and Manners,

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