An examination of Native American life, discussing the festivals and ceremonies celebrated by various tribes throughout the year and in different regions. Includes a chronology and glossary.
Introduces the life of Francisco Pizarro, the explorer who was sent to Peru by the king of Spain to conquer the Incas and claim their land and wealth for the Spanish crown.
Presents alphabetized articles on inventions and innovations that originated with Native Americans, describing each development, presenting time periods, and including selected bibliographies for each.
Presents Virginia Woolf's first novel, originally published in 1915, about Rachel Vinrace, an impressionable young Englishwoman who travels to South America where she enters into a doomed love affair with an aspiring writer.
Presents a history and culture of South American food discussing the heritage and traditions of the primary groups which make up the region, and provides information on diet and health, food preparation, special occasion foods, and more.
revised and expanded to include new low-fat and vegetarian recipes
Parnell, Helga
2003
An overview of South American cookery, including information about the continent's holidays and festivals. Features simple recipes, menu planning, and information about low-fat cooking and vegetarian options.
Describes the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu, the ruins of which show the religious beliefs, masterful stonework, wise use of natural resources, and history of the people who ruled the largest indigenous empire of the Americas.
A biography of the South American general and revolutionary who helped liberate Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela from the domination of Spain in the early nineteenth century..
Describes the politics, society, ideas, religion, art, science, entertainment, rural life, and legacy of one of the greatest planned societies the world has ever known.
