Publisher's Synopsis
The Geographical and Historical Dictionary of America and the West Indies, Volume 3, is a comprehensive reference book written by Antonio de Alcedo and published in 1812. This book covers the geography and history of the American continent and the West Indies, including the Caribbean islands. It contains detailed information on the countries, cities, towns, rivers, mountains, lakes, and other geographical features of the region. The historical section provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments of the region, including the colonization, the wars, the revolutions, and the economic activities. The book is written in a concise and informative style, making it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history and geography of the Americas and the West Indies.Containing An Entire Translation Of The Spanish Work Of Colonel Don Antonio De Alcedo. In Five Volumes.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.