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View of the Chilian Cordillera, from Santiago, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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View of the Chilian Cordillera, from Santiago, 1864. Creator: Unknown
View of the Chilian Cordillera, from Santiago, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by David Powell, junior, '...of the view from the little hill of Santa Lucia - a small jumble of rocks rising in the middle of the city. Santiago, the capital of Chili, can boast of a situation which in beauty yields to none. It stands in a valley, which is almost a perfect garden of fruit-trees and vines, immediately below some of the highest peaks of the Chilian Cordillera. These mountains, many of which are believed to be extinct volcanoes, are, on the whole some 22,000 ft. above the level of the sea, the highest (Aconcagua) being, according to Admiral Fitzroy's survey, 27,000 ft. high, and consequently the highest in America. For a South American city, Santiago is very fine; the buildings are generally in good taste, some having been built at an enormous expense. The roads for miles round are lined with poplars, and the land is one mass of vines, figs, melons, and other fruits. The Chilian Cordillera forms part of the Andes..., the great mountain system of South America, which extends through sixty-five degrees of latitude along its western coast, from Cape Horn to the Isthmus of Panama'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This stunning engraving captures the breathtaking view of the Chilian Cordillera from Santiago in 1864. The artist, David Powell Jr., perfectly depicts the beauty of this South American city nestled in a valley surrounded by fruit trees and vines, with the towering peaks of the Andes as a majestic backdrop.
Santiago, the capital of Chile, is described as a city of unparalleled beauty with buildings that are both elegant and extravagant. The roads leading to and from the city are lined with poplar trees, creating a picturesque scene that complements the natural landscape.
The Chilian Cordillera itself is awe-inspiring, with some peaks reaching heights of up to 22,000 feet above sea level. Aconcagua, believed to be an extinct volcano and the highest peak in America at 27,000 feet according to Admiral Fitzroy's survey, dominates the skyline.
As part of the Andes mountain range that stretches along South America's western coast for sixty-five degrees of latitude, these mountains add to Santiago's charm and grandeur. This engraving serves as a timeless reminder of Santiago's natural beauty and architectural splendor captured over a century ago.
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