Böcker av Giovanni Ignazio Molina

This classic work of natural history and geography offers a fascinating portrait of Chile, its people, and its natural wonders. Written by three prominent scholars of the 18th and 19th centuries, including the famous poet Alonso Ercilla y de Zúñiga, this book is a rich and detailed exploration of one of South America's most captivating countries.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Uno studio dettagliato sulla fauna e la flora del Cile del XVIII secolo. Questo saggio è il risultato dell'esperienza di Giovanni Ignazio Molina, un gesuita italiano che visse in quel paese per molti anni. Una lettura interessante e informativa per coloro che desiderano conoscere meglio la biodiversità del Cile.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Juan Ignacio Molina (1740-1829) was a Jesuit priest born in Chile who later lived in Italy. His 'natural and civil histories' of his homeland were published between 1782 and 1786, and translated into this two-volume English edition in 1809. Volume 1 covers the natural history of Chile.