A True and Particular History of Earthquakes

<p>A True and Particular History of Earthquakes recounts the devastating earthquake that struck Lima and Callao Peru on October 28 1746. Originally published in Lima under the command of the Viceroy this translated edition offers a detailed account of the catastrophe and its aftermath. This historical document provides valuable insights into the seismic events that shaped the region and the human response to natural disaster in the 18th century. A crucial primary source for understanding the history of seismology and the impact of earthquakes on South American societies.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>