Book titled "A Description of the Spanish Islands and Settlements on the coast of the West Indies, Compiled from authentic Memoirs, Revised by Gentlemen who have resided many Years in the Spanish Settlements; And Illustrated With Thirty-two Maps and Plans, Chiefly from original Drawings taken from the Spaniards in the last War, And Engraved by Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to His Majesty". Reproduced in 1970, 1792
Series Scope and Contents
This series contains books, pamphlets, periodicals, newsletters, maps, press clippings, and other material pertaining to the history, culture, and political climate of the Republic of Panama. Subjects include the indigenous population, early exploration of the isthmus, the Panamanian environment, and literary works inspired by Panama. Articles and excerpts from the Panamanian press translated by the Panama Canal Commission are also included, as well as general information about Latin America.
Unboxed material is shelved at the end of the collection.
Dates
- Creation: 1792
Creator
- From the Collection: Bouché, Adrien (Person)
- From the Collection: Bouché, Jean (Person)
Languages
The collection is predominantly in English, with additional materials in Spanish.
Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 52.77 Linear Feet (53 boxes, 13 flat file folders)
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscript Collections Repository
University of California
Rivera Library
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside 92517-5900 USA
specialcollections@ucr.edu