10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THE CORDILLERAS»
Discover the use of
the Cordilleras in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
the Cordilleras and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Views of
the Cordilleras and Monuments of
the Indigenous ...
This critical edition of Views of the Cordilleras—the second volume in the Alexander von Humboldt in English series—contains a new, unabridged English translation of von Humboldt’s French text, as well as annotations, a bibliography, ...
Alexander von Humboldt, Vera M. Kutzinski, Ottmar Ette,
2013
2
Travels in Peru, During
the Years 1838-1842: On
the Coast, ...
On the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, Into the
Primeval Forests Johann Jakob von Tschudi. TEMPERATURE OF LIMA. 159 the
roots. The atmospheric currents from the north, which pass over the hot sand-flats
, are ...
Johann Jakob von Tschudi,
1847
3
Gerstäcker's Travels: Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Ayres - Ride ...
Rio de Janeiro - Buenos Ayres - Ride Through the Pampas - Winter Journey
Across the Cordilleras - Chili -Valparaiso - California and the Gold Fields
Friedrich Gerstäcker. terrors. Here I might rest from all the toils of the road, and it
was even ...
Friedrich Gerstäcker,
1854
4
Travels Over
the Table Lands and
Cordilleras of Mexico, ...
These plains are in fact the table lands proper, while the chains of mountains are
the Cordilleras of Mexico. The plains have a fertile soil, but the Spaniards have
applied the axe to every thing like brush-wood and forest trees. But although the
...
5
Reports of explorations and surveys: to ascertain
the most ...
These sandstones dip away from the granitoid rocks of the Cordilleras at San
Emilio, and so on toward Cajon pass, while they run abruptly up to, and lie
unconformably upon the Tejon granites. This may be observed in the Cestek
plain.
United States. War Dept, Joseph Henry, Spencer Fullerton Baird,
1857
6
Reports of Explorations and Surveys for a Railroad from
the ...
The strata on the western slope of this upheaved region are those of San
Buenaventura, which have been traced, as described, running into the
Cordilleras. The strata on the eastern slope form the hilly country called Cestek,
which, ...
United States. Army. Corps of Engineers,
1857
7
Reports of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain
the Most ...
The strata on the western slope of this upheaved region are those of San
Buenaventura, which have been traced, as described, running into the
Cordilleras. The strata on the eastern slope form the hilly country called Cestek,
which, ...
8
Researches, Concerning
the Institutions and Monuments of
the ...
This illusion is so much the more complete, as the breaches in the double ridge
of the Cordilleras reach down to the level of the high inhabited plains. Hence the
Andes have the appearance of one chain only when they are seen at a distance,
...
Alexander von Humboldt,
2011
9
The Cordilleras of
the Tropical Americas: Aspects of ...
Spanish summary entitled: Las Cordilleras de las Américas tropicales: aspectos de ecologia climática, fitogeográfica y agraria.
Carl Troll, Unesco. Natural Resources Research Division,
1966
10
Upwind, downstream: poems on Ilocos and
the Cordilleras
poems on Ilocos and the Cordilleras Arnold Molina Azurin. Upwind, downstream
Poems on Ilocos and the Cordilleras Arnold Molina Azurin KALIKASAN PRESS
AfflUf ISBN 971-8577-81-5 Publication date: November 1991 Azurin, A.M. (1991).
Arnold Molina Azurin,
1991
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THE CORDILLERAS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
the Cordilleras is used in the context of the following news items.
What about the Cordillera?
The 1987 Constitution, under Article X, Section 15, clearly mandates the creation of Muslim Mindanao in the South, and the Cordilleras in the North as separate ... «Inquirer.net, May 15»
Banaue rice terraces, the 'heirloom rice' project, and community …
Along with this event, there will be a presentation of scientific efforts to conserve and further develop heirloom rice varieties from the Cordilleras. Called the ... «Philippine Star, May 15»
Indigenous practices in the Cordilleras effective in curbing forest fires
Indigenous practices in the Cordilleras effective in curbing forest fires ... CITY - As summer is at its height, wild fires continuously threaten the Cordillera forests. «InterAksyon, Apr 15»
Cordillera PNP prepares for NPA attacks as rebels mark 45th year
The Philippine National Police in the Cordilleras has prepared for attacks by the New People's Army as the rebel group marks its 45th anniversary on March 29. «GMA News, Mar 15»
Still rainy in Cagayan Valley, Cordilleras
MANILA, Philippines — The low pressure area (LPA), formerly tropical storm “Amang,” will continue to bring rains over the Cagayan Valley and the Cordilleras, ... «Inquirer.net, Jan 15»
Increased vehicular deaths rocked the Cordilleras in 2014
Baguio City — Vehicular accidents in the Cordillera region rocked the country's public transport sector in 2014, which led to revisions in policies and ... «Manila Bulletin, Jan 15»
Preserving the tradition of heirloom rice in the Cordilleras
MANILA, Philippines – The beautiful rice terraces in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) aren't only aesthetically pleasing; the famous tourist spot is ... «Rappler, Oct 14»
'Cordillera Heroes' | The mountains' vast, true wealth
SPECIAL REPORT: During the dark days of Martial Law and up to the present, the mountains and rivers of the Cordilleras have been a flowing source of ... «Bulatlat, Sep 14»
My City, My SM, My Crafts: Celebrating Narda's and Cordillera …
MANILA, Philippines - The crafts of the Cordilleras, which consists of the City of Baguio, as well as the provinces of Benguet, Apayao, Kalinga, Abra, the ... «Philippine Star, Apr 14»
Autonomy movement revived in Cordillera
BAGUIO CITY , Philippines – People of the Cordilleras have launched a movement to seek autonomy for the region. Volunteers and well-meaning citizens and ... «Philippine Star, Feb 14»