South America: Observations and Impressions New edition corrected and revised

CHAPTER III

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CUZCO AND THE LAND OF THE INCAS

Physical Character of Peru 75

Crossing of the Andes from Arequipa to the Central Plateau of Lake Titicaca 80

Scenery of the Valley from the Plateau to Cuzco 81

One of the Sources of the Amazon 86

Market Day at Sicuani: The Quichua Indians 88

Cuzco: Its Situation and Aspect 95

The Spanish Buildings at Cuzco 96

The Ancient Buildings: Inca Walls 102

The Prehistoric Fortress of Sacsahuaman 107

Impression made by the Remains of Ancient Peruvian Work 114

Historical Associations of Cuzco 114

[Note on the Fortress Walls of Sacsahuaman] 118