H. Micheal Tarver, PhD, is professor emeritus of Latin American History and a Corresponding Member (USA) of the Venezuelan National Academy of History. Carlos E. Márquez Petit is a professional writer and editor, specializing in Latin American History and culture.

This encyclopedia is a valuable addition to academic reference collections, particularly at smaller non-research institutions.Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty.

• Alphabetical List of EntriesPrefaceChronologyMapsIntroductionThematic Essays1. Geography of South America I: Human Geography2. Geography of South America II: Physical Geography3. Independence (Concept of),4. Independence Movements: An Overview5. Mapping South America6. Print Culture in South America7. Public Works in South America8. Pueblo and Pueblos Encyclopedia EntriesGlossaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Contributors

H. Micheal Tarver, PhD, is professor emeritus of Latin American History and a Corresponding Member (USA) of the Venezuelan National Academy of History. Carlos E. Márquez Petit is a professional writer and editor, specializing in Latin American History and culture.

This encyclopedia is a valuable addition to academic reference collections, particularly at smaller non-research institutions.Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty.

• Alphabetical List of EntriesPrefaceChronologyMapsIntroductionThematic Essays1. Geography of South America I: Human Geography2. Geography of South America II: Physical Geography3. Independence (Concept of),4. Independence Movements: An Overview5. Mapping South America6. Print Culture in South America7. Public Works in South America8. Pueblo and Pueblos Encyclopedia EntriesGlossaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Contributors

H. Micheal Tarver, PhD, is professor emeritus of Latin American History and a Corresponding Member (USA) of the Venezuelan National Academy of History. Carlos E. Márquez Petit is a professional writer and editor, specializing in Latin American History and culture.

This encyclopedia is a valuable addition to academic reference collections, particularly at smaller non-research institutions.Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty.

• Alphabetical List of EntriesPrefaceChronologyMapsIntroductionThematic Essays1. Geography of South America I: Human Geography2. Geography of South America II: Physical Geography3. Independence (Concept of),4. Independence Movements: An Overview5. Mapping South America6. Print Culture in South America7. Public Works in South America8. Pueblo and Pueblos Encyclopedia EntriesGlossaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Contributors