Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests

CHAPTER XVI.

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Oppressions exercised by the Spaniards upon the Peruvian Indians--The Repartimiento and the Mita--Indian Insurrections--Tupac Amaru--His Capture and Execution--War of Independence--Character of the Peruvian Indians--Music--Dress--Superstitions--Longevity--Diminished Population of Peru--Languages spoken by the Aboriginal Inhabitants--Specimen of Quichua Poetry--The Yaravies--The Quipu--Water Conduits--Ancient Buildings--Fortresses--Idols--Domestic Utensils--Ancient Peruvian Graves--Mode of Burying the Dead--Mummies 329

TRAVELS IN PERU.