Bolivia: A State in the Making on the Pacific Ocean

Barbier, EmileProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.4
Word count
218K words
Chapters
22

Tags

Foreign Language Books World History Human GeographyNational ObservationPacific CoastPolitics And EconomyDevelopment DilemmaSouth American GeographyExotic CultureSocial ObservationBoliviaCross-Cultural View

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Bolivia.—Een in wording zijnde Staat aan den Stillen Oceaan by Emile BarbierAuthor: Barbier, Emile,Language: Dutch, Class: F3301: Latin America local history: Bolivia, Release Date: Mar 21, 2007

Editor's review

This is a Dutch-language country study of Bolivia's history and geography by Emile Barbier, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain ebook. The title translates literally as "Bolivia—A Pacific Coast Nation in the Making," and the title itself signals the core perspective: examining Bolivia's state-building process by situating it among Pacific coast nations. For Chinese readers, its rarity outweighs its accessibility—Dutch-language Latin American studies are uncommon in China, making this a rare intermediary text for scholars of Latin American history, area studies, and Dutch-language sources. Reading it requires some Dutch or translation tools; the content leans toward historical-geographical narrative rather than popular travel writing. It suits use as research material or comparative literature, not as light reading.

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Reading tips

  1. Begin with the table of contents and chapter titles to establish the book's spatial and temporal framework, then decide which sections to read closely.
  2. If your Dutch is limited, work through the text paragraph by paragraph with translation tools, focusing on names, places, and event clues.
  3. Keep a map of Bolivia at hand while reading and mark the locations mentioned to build a spatial impression.
  4. Treat it as research material and take excerpt notes on the author's arguments about Pacific coast status for future citation.

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Contents

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FAQ

What language is this book in? Can Chinese readers read it? The main text is in Dutch. Chinese readers without Dutch will need translation tools or a translated edition. It suits research-oriented readers with some Dutch or willingness to translate sources, not casual readers.
What does "Pacific Coast Nation" in the title mean? The title describes Bolivia as a Pacific coast nation in the making, emphasizing its connection to the Pacific geographic space. This is the author's perspective on Bolivia's state-building; the specific arguments require reading the main text.
Are the data and views in this book current? This is an early public-domain work released by Project Gutenberg, reflecting the author's era rather than contemporary research. For current data, consult recent academic works and official statistics.

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About the author

Barbier, Emile Author · French · 1839–1889

Emile Barbier (1839–1889) was a French mathematician and astronomer, best known for Barbier's theorem and his research in geometric probability. Public information about his life and education is limited; the library holds only one work by him, Bolivia.—Een in wording zijnde Staat aan den Stillen Oceaan. Judging from its title, the book concerns Bolivia in South America, discussing the condition of this state in the making on the Pacific coast. Its subject matter leans toward geography and national conditions rather than pure mathematics, suggesting that Barbier's writing was not confined to mathematical and scientific topics but also addressed regional geography and country profiles, possibly for a Dutch-reading audience. His mathematical work and the significance of Barbier's theorem in geometric probability remain the main basis for later recognition of him.