Publisher's Synopsis
Lima, Unos Cuantos Barrios Y Unos Cuantos Tipos: Al Comenzar El Siglo XX (1907) is a book written by El Tunante that provides a detailed account of the city of Lima, Peru at the beginning of the 20th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific neighborhood or type of person found in Lima at the time.The book begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the rest of the work, describing Lima as a city that is both beautiful and complex, with a rich history and diverse population. The first chapter focuses on the Barranco neighborhood, which was known for its bohemian culture and artistic community. El Tunante describes the architecture, people, and daily life in Barranco, providing a vivid picture of the neighborhood.Subsequent chapters explore other neighborhoods in Lima, including Miraflores, San Isidro, and Callao. El Tunante also devotes chapters to specific types of people, such as the cholo (a person of mixed indigenous and Spanish ancestry), the criollo (a person of Spanish descent born in the Americas), and the Chinese immigrants who had come to Lima in large numbers.Throughout the book, El Tunante provides a wealth of detail about life in Lima at the time, including descriptions of food, clothing, customs, and social norms. He also includes anecdotes and stories about the people he encountered, bringing the city to life in a way that is both informative and entertaining.Overall, Lima, Unos Cuantos Barrios Y Unos Cuantos Tipos: Al Comenzar El Siglo XX (1907) is a fascinating portrait of a city and a time that is now long gone, but which continues to fascinate and intrigue readers today.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.