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Relics of the Past: The Collecting and Studying of PreColumbian Antiquities in Peru and Chile, 1837 1911 (Oxford Studies in t,Used
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Relics of the Past tells the story of antiquities collecting, antiquarianism, and archaeology in Cuzco and Lima over the Araucanian territories and the War of the Pacific in the second half of the nineteenth and the early twentieth century. While the role of foreign travellers and scholars dedicated to the study of South America's preColumbian past is well documented, historians have largely overlooked the knowledge gathered and the collections formed among collectors of antiquities, antiquaries, and archaeologists born or living in South America during this period.The landed gentry, the clergy, and an urban bourgeoisie of doctors, engineers, and military officials put antiquities on display in their private mansions or bestowed them upon the public museums that were being formed by municipalities and governments in Santiago de Chile, Cuzco, or Lima. Men, and some few women, gathered antiquities on their journeys 'inland' and during sociable weekend excursions, but also on quotidian commercial voyages or in military campaigns. They bartered antiquities with their fellow collectors or haggled about their price on the antiquities market. In their hours of leisure, they marvelled at them, wrote about them, and disputed over their meaning, age, and interest in learned societies, informal gatherings, and at meetings in universities and public museums. This volume unveils a hitherto largely unknown world of antiquarian and archaeological collecting and learning in Peru and Chile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Relics of the Past'? A: 'Relics of the Past' explores the history of antiquities collecting, antiquarianism, and archaeology in Peru and Chile, focusing on the period from 1837 to 1911.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is written by Stefanie Gänger.
- Q: How many pages does 'Relics of the Past' have? A: 'Relics of the Past' contains 328 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This edition of 'Relics of the Past' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Relics of the Past' provides valuable insights into the history of pre-Columbian antiquities and is suitable for academic research.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: 'Relics of the Past' covers the period from 1837 to 1911.
- Q: Are there illustrations in this edition? A: Yes, this edition is labeled as illustrated, featuring images relevant to the content.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'Relics of the Past' is available in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Relics of the Past' is categorized under Native American studies.
- Q: When was 'Relics of the Past' published? A: 'Relics of the Past' was published on July 29, 2014.