{"product_id":"9788498165616","title":"Wonders of nature","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWonders of Nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is an exceptional testament to life in the New Kingdom of Granada during the 18th century, written by the Franciscan missionary Fray Juan de Santa Gertrudis. Through its pages, the reader will discover a unique vision, far removed from official accounts, that combines observations of geography, nature, and the customs of the era. A historical and literary document of great value that offers a fresh and direct perspective on colonial America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing his work as a missionary in the Putumayo territory, where he founded the village of Agustinillo, Fray Juan de Santa Gertrudis traveled through vast regions of southern New Granada, Popayán, Quito, and Santa Fe de Bogotá. Upon his return to Spain, he captured his experiences in \u003cem\u003eWonders of Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, a narrative that distances itself from chronicles of conquest and official documents. The book offers a personal and detailed look at the geography, flora, fauna, and social life of 18th-century South America, presenting a rich and complex reality from the perspective of a direct observer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChronicle of travel and exploration in 18th-century colonial America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eObservation of the geography, nature, and biodiversity of the New Kingdom of Granada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVision of the daily life and customs of New Granadan society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTestimony of Franciscan missionary work in South America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContrast between the author's personal perspective and the official accounts of the time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the history of America, travel literature, and colonial chronicles. It is especially relevant for those seeking a primary source that offers an alternative and less institutionalized vision of life in the 18th century. It will also be attractive to scholars of historical geography, anthropology, and environmental conservation from a historical perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct and personal testimony of colonial America, far from the official narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed description of the geography and nature of regions such as Putumayo and New Granada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA window into the customs, social life, and cultural dynamics of 18th-century South America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reference work for understanding the history and literature of the era from a unique perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Santa Gertrudis, Juan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CLASSIC TEXTS, GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 840\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 983 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWonders of Nature\u003c\/em\u003e is a work of great interest for lovers of history and travel literature. Its value lies in the authentic and unconventional gaze of its author, which provides a counterpoint to the official chronicles of the conquest. The edition, which includes a prologue by Jesús García Pastor, facilitates the contextualization of this extensive and detailed narrative, making it an enriching read for those who wish to explore 18th-century America from a more human and intimate perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406304010587,"sku":"9788498165616","price":36.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849816561.jpg?v=1781835647","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498165616","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}