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Travels in Peru and India: While Superintending The Collection Of Chinchona Plants And Seeds In South America, And Their Introduction Into India

Travels in Peru and India: While Superintending The Collection Of Chinchona Plants And Seeds In South America, And Their Introduction Into India | Libros antiguos y modernos | Clements Robert Markham

Libros antiguos y modernos
Clements Robert Markham
Gyan Publishing House, 2025
57,64 €
(Delhi, India)

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Detalles

  • Año de publicación
  • 2025
  • ISBN
  • 1111011101881
  • Autor
  • Clements Robert Markham
  • Páginas
  • 636
  • Editores
  • Gyan Publishing House
  • Materia
  • Peru, India
  • Descripción
  • Paperback
  • Idiomas
  • Inlgés
  • Encuadernación
  • Tapa blanda
  • Impresión bajo demanda
  • True

Descripción

About The Book: "Travels in Peru and India" by Clements Robert Markham is a vivid account of his mission to collect cinchona plants in Peru and introduce them to India for quinine production—vital in combating malaria. The book combines botanical insights with cultural observations and travel experiences across South America and India. Markham documents the landscapes, local customs, and logistical challenges, offering both scientific and narrative value. It reflects his dedication to imperial science and colonial public health improvement during the 19th century.

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