In The Land Of The Condor: A Story Of Tarapaca (1898)

In The Land Of The Condor: A Story Of Tarapaca (1898) is a historical fiction novel written by Hezekiah Butterworth. The story is set in the Tarapaca region of Chile during the late 19th century. The protagonist of the story is a young American boy named Harry Steele who travels to Chile with his father, a mining engineer. The book narrates their adventures and experiences in the land of the condor, including their interactions with the local indigenous people and their struggle to survive in the harsh desert environment. The book also explores the political and social landscape of Chile during that time, including the impact of the War of the Pacific and the exploitation of the country's natural resources by foreign powers. The novel is rich in detail and provides a vivid portrayal of life in Chile during the late 1800s. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, adventure, and cultural exploration.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.