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Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands

A Legacy of Human Occupation

By: Peter W. Stahl,Fernando J. Astudillo,Ross W. Jamieson,Diego Quiroga,Florencio Delgado

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Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands

A Legacy of Human Occupation

By: Peter W. Stahl,Fernando J. Astudillo,Ross W. Jamieson,Diego Quiroga,Florencio Delgado

The Galápagos Islands are one of the world’s premiere nature attractions, home to unique ecosystems widely thought to be untouched and pristine. Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands reveals that the archipelago is not as isolated as many imagine, examining how centuries of human occupation have transformed its landscape. This book shows that the island chain has been a part of global networks since its discovery in 1535 and traces the changes caused by human colonization. Central to this history is the sugar plantation Hacienda El Progreso on San Cristóbal Island. Here, zooarchaeological and archaeobotanical evidence documents the introduction of exotic species and landscape transformations, and material evidence attests that inhabitants maintained connections to the outside world for consumer goods. Beyond illuminating the human history of the islands, the authors also look at the impact of visitors to Galápagos National Park today, raising questions about tourism’s role in biological conservation, preservation, and restoration. A volume in the series Society and Ecology in Island and Coastal Archaeology, edited by Victor D. Thompson

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University Press of Florida

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0813057388

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9780813057385

Bolívar and the War of Independence

Memorias del General Daniel Florencio O'Leary Narración

By: Daniel Florencio O'Leary

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Bolívar and the War of Independence

Memorias del General Daniel Florencio O'Leary Narración

By: Daniel Florencio O'Leary

“Without a doubt the best work ever published in the English language on the life and deeds of Simón Bolivar. . . . Full of interesting vignettes.” ―Inter-American Review of Bibliography The overthrow of Spanish rule and the birth of new republican governments in northern South America at the dawn of the nineteenth century were in large part the work of one man—Simón Bolívar. Bolívar was not only the soldier who built a patriot army from a small band of exiles and led them victoriously across Venezuela and down the spine of the Andes as far as Potosí; he was also the statesman who framed the new republics and called the Congress of Panama in pursuit of his dream of uniting all the South American republics in a single confederation. He was, truly, the Liberator. This narrative by his friend and chief aide, Daniel Florencio O’Leary, has long been recognized by Spanish American scholars as one of the most important historical sources for a major part of Bolívar’s life. O’Leary took an active part in the wars for independence, first as a young officer recruited in the British Isles, and later was entrusted with diplomatic missions. His firsthand knowledge of the events of the period, his access to relevant documents, and his close association with major figures in the struggle made O’Leary a particularly valuable chronicler and biographer. Bolívar himself, shortly before his death, requested that O’Leary write the story of his life. O’Leary’s meticulous attention to military and diplomatic maneuvers and his keen, sometimes acrid, comments on both men and events give not only a vivid portrait of Bolívar—the man and his achievements—but also a remarkable insight into the autocratic-minded O’Leary. Though O’Leary’s devotion to, and admiration for, his Chief make for an occasionally partisan view, his stark account of the hardships and disappointments that Bolívar and his armies overcame against almost impossible odds does much to balance the narrative. In his abridged translation, Robert McNerney has omitted the Apéndice, documents that O’Leary, had he lived, undoubtedly would have used as the source for completing his account of Bolívar’s life. Numerous letters and documents scattered through the original text also have been omitted, leaving a highly readable biography.

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500

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University of Texas Press

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0292761651

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9780292761650

Metal Carbenes in Organic Synthesis

By: Florencio Zaragoza Dörwald

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Metal Carbenes in Organic Synthesis

By: Florencio Zaragoza Dörwald

There are hardly more versatile compounds in organic synthesis than carbene complexes. The rapid development of new synthetic methods involving carbene complexes - stereoselective cyclopropanation, carbonyl olefination, olefin metathesis, etc. - reveals the value and high potential of these compounds. Their application ranges from the synthesis of fine chemicals to polymer production. This comprehensive, well structured handbook presents the fundamental principles and the recent advances in carbene complex chemistry. Arranged according to structure and reactivity, all relevant classes of carbene complexes, their generation, and application in organic synthesis are discussed in detail. Critically selected, up-to-date references and valuable experimental procedures await the reader. Every chemist searching for a concise introduction and reference work for carbene complex chemistry will welcome this practical guide. "...this concise presentation of all the aspects of the use of carbene complexes in synthesis will help provide the impetus for even more rapid developments in this field of research." R. H. Grubbs (Caltech)

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290

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John Wiley & Sons

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3527614079

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9783527614073

Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands

A Legacy of Human Occupation

By: Peter W. Stahl,Fernando J. Astudillo,Ross William Jamieson,Diego Quiroga,Florencio Delgado,Victor D. Thompson

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Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands

A Legacy of Human Occupation

By: Peter W. Stahl,Fernando J. Astudillo,Ross William Jamieson,Diego Quiroga,Florencio Delgado,Victor D. Thompson

The Galápagos Islands are one of the world's premiere nature attractions, home to unique ecosystems widely thought to be untouched and pristine. This volume reveals that the archipelago is not as isolated as many imagine, examining how centuries of human occupation have transformed its landscape.

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0813058422

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Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands

Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands

Bolívar and the War of Independence

Bolívar and the War of Independence

Metal Carbenes in Organic Synthesis

Metal Carbenes in Organic Synthesis

Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands

Historical Ecology and Archaeology in the Galápagos Islands

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