The Diary of Heinrich Witt (10 vols.)

The diary of Heinrich Witt (1799-1892) is the most extensive private diary written in Latin America known to us today. Written in English by a German migrant who lived in Lima, it is a unique source for the history of Peru, and for international trade and migration. Readership: All interested in the...

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Other Authors: Mücke, Ulrich (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Brill 2015
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Summary:The diary of Heinrich Witt (1799-1892) is the most extensive private diary written in Latin America known to us today. Written in English by a German migrant who lived in Lima, it is a unique source for the history of Peru, and for international trade and migration. Readership: All interested in the history of Peru, of Altona and Hamburg and of international trade and migration in the 19th century, and anyone concerned with autobiographical writing at that time.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (8704 p.)
ISBN:9789004307247
Access:Open Access