| Author |
Niederlein, Gustavo, 1858-1924 |
| Title |
The Republic of Costa Rica
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| Original Publication |
United States: Philadelphia Commercial Museum, 1898.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
John Campbell, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Republic of Costa Rica" by Gustavo Niederlein is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work explores the geography, geology, climate, and flora and fauna of Costa Rica, highlighting their economic significance as part of an extensive study of the region during a period of exploration. Niederlein also delves into the population dynamics, agricultural practices, and the political and economic conditions in the country. The opening of the monograph introduces readers to the geographical and geological context of Costa Rica, detailing its location and defining features, such as volcanic mountains and natural resources. It emphasizes the country’s strategic position between two oceans and discusses its diverse landscapes, including mountain ranges, river systems, and coastlines. Furthermore, the text sets the stage for subsequent chapters that will detail the climate patterns and biological diversity, illustrating the abundant wealth of the nation. Overall, the beginning serves as an informative overview that prepares the reader for a deeper exploration of Costa Rica's natural and economic landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F1541: Latin America local history: Costa Rica
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| Subject |
Costa Rica
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70725 |
| Release Date |
May 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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