On The Aymara Indians Of Bolivia And Peru (1870)

""On The Aymara Indians Of Bolivia And Peru"" is a book written by David Forbes and originally published in 1870. The book provides a detailed account of the Aymara Indians, a group of indigenous people living in Bolivia and Peru. Forbes, a Scottish naturalist and explorer, spent several years studying the Aymara culture, customs, and language, and his book is the result of his extensive research.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Aymara life. Forbes provides an overview of the Aymara people's history, including their origins and migration patterns. He also describes their religious beliefs and practices, as well as their social organization and family structure.Forbes devotes a significant portion of the book to the Aymara language, which he studied in depth. He provides a detailed analysis of the language's grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, and discusses its relationship to other indigenous languages in the region.In addition to his scholarly observations, Forbes also includes personal anecdotes and observations about his interactions with the Aymara people. He describes their hospitality, generosity, and resilience in the face of poverty and hardship.Overall, ""On The Aymara Indians Of Bolivia And Peru"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the culture and traditions of the Aymara people, as well as their place in the larger context of South American history and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.