Political essay on the Kingdom of New Spain : a critical edition.: a critical edition. Volume 1 (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Alexander von Humboldt ; edited with an introduction by Vera M. Kutzinski and Ottmar Ette.
• Authors: Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859
• Editors: Kutzinski, Vera M, 1956-; Ette, Ottmar
• Contents: Note on the Text All the Bumps in the Road Introduction by Vera M. Kutzinski and Ottmar Ette Political Essay on the Kingdom of New Spain Volume 1 Dedication Editor's Preface Alexander von Humboldt's Preface to the First Edition A REASONED ANALYSIS OF THE ATLAS OF NEW SPAIN I. A Condensed Map of the Kingdom of New Spain Mexico City Veracruz Acapulco The Road from Mexico City to Acapulco The Route from Mexico City to Veracruz Points Located between Mexico City, Guanajuato, and Valladolid Old and New California; Provincias internas II. Map of New Spain and its Bordering Countries to the North and to the East III. Map of the Valley of Mexico City, formerly known as Tenochtitlan IV. Map of the Projected Points of Communication between the Atlantic Ocean and the South Sea V. A Condensed Map of the Road from Acapulco to Mexico City VI. Map of the Road from Mexico City to Durango VII. Map of the Road from Durango to Chihuahua VIII. Map of the Road from Chihuahua to Santa Fe in New Mexico IX. Map of the Eastern Part of New Spain from the Plateau of Mexico City to the Shores of Veracruz X. Map of Incorrect Positions XI. Map of the Port of Veracruz XII. Physical Tableau of the Eastern Slope of the Anahuac Plateau XIII. Physical Tableau of the Western Slope of the Plateau of New Spain XIV. Physical Tableau of the Central Plateau of the Cordillera of New Spain XV. Profile of the Canal of Huehuetoca XVI. A Picturesque View of the Volcanoes of Mexico City and Puebla XVII. Picturesque View of the Peak of Orizaba XVIII. Map of the Port of Acapulco XIX. Map of the Various Routes by which Precious Metals flow from one Continent to another XX. Figures representing the Surface Area of New Spain and its Intendancies, Advances in the Mining of Metals, and other Subjects relating to the European Colonies in the Two Indies Tableau of Geographical Positions in the Kingdom of New Spain, determined by Astronomical Observation Tableau of the most Remarkable Elevations Measured in the Interior of New Spain BOOK I. General Remarks on the total Area and the Physical Aspect of the Country—the influence of the Unevenness of the Terrain on Climate, Agriculture, Commerce, and Military Defense Chapter I. The Extent of the Spanish Possessions in the Americas—A Comparison of these Possessions with the British Colonies and With the Asian Part of the Russian Empire—the Naming of New Spain and Anahuac—the Boundary of the Aztec Kings' Empire. Chapter II. Configuration of the Coastline—Points where the Two Seas are Closest—General Remarks on the Possibility of Connecting the South Sea and the Atlantic Ocean—the Peace and the Tacoutché-Tessé Rivers—the Sources of the Río Bravo and the Río Colorado—the Isthmus of Tehuantepec—the Lake of Nicaragua—the Isthmus of Panamá—the Bay of Cúpica—the Chocó Canal—the Río Guallaga—the Gulf of St. George. Chapter III. The Physical Aspect of the Kingdom of New Spain compared to Europe and South America—Irregularities of the Terrain—the influence of these Irregularities on the Climate, Culture, and Military Defense of the Country—the Condition of the Coasts. BOOK II. General Population of New Spain—Division of its Inhabitants by Caste Chapter IV. The General Census of 1793—Population Growth in the Ensuing Ten Years—Birth-to-Death Ratio Chapter V. Diseases That Periodically Halt Population Growth—Natural and inoculated Smallpox—the Vaccine—Matlazahuatl—Food Shortage—Miners' Health. Chapter VI. Difference between Castes—Indians or Indigenous Americans—their Number and Migrations—Diversity of Languages—Degree of Civilization of the Indians. A Chronological Tableau of the History of Mexico Chapter VII. Whites, Creoles, and Europeans—Their Civilization—Wealth Inequality among Them—Blacks—Mixing of the Castes—the Relationship between the Sexes—Longevity and Racial Differences—Sociability. Volume 2 BOOK III. Specific Statistics of the intendancies that Comprise the Kingdom of New Spain—their Territorial Extent and Population Chapter VIII. On the Political Division of the Mexican Territory and the Relationship between the Population of the Intendancies and their Territorial Extent—Principal Cities. Statistical Analysis of the Kingdom of New Spain I. The Intendancy of Mexico City II. The Intendancy of Puebla III. The Intendancy of Guanajuato IV. The Intendancy of Valladolid V. The Intendancy of Guadalajara VI. The Intendancy of Zacatecas VII. The Intendancy of Oaxaca VIII. The Intendancy of Mérida IX. The Intendancy of Veracruz X. The Intendancy of San Luis Potosí XI. The Intendancy of Durango XII. The Intendancy of La Sonora XIII. The Intendancy of New Mexico XIV. The Intendancy of Old California XV. The Intendancy of New California Territories Northwest of Mexico BOOK IV. The State of Agriculture in New Spain—Metal Mines Chapter IX. Vegetable Crops in the Mexican Territory—Progress in Soil Cultivation—The Influence of Mines on Clearing Land for Cultivation—Plants for Human Nourishment. Chronology Editorial Note Index of Names Subject Index Toponym Index.
• Publisher Details: Chicago : The University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 917.2042; Science -- General; Science -- History; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Geography; History -- United States -- 19th Century; Mexico -- Description and travel; Mexico -- Social conditions -- To 1810; Mexico -- Politics and government -- 1540-1810; Mexico -- Economic conditions -- 1540-1810
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780226651415
• Related ISBNs: 9780226651385
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