PREFACE.
 

The writer is indebted to Collier's Weekly, for
matter from a series of excellent articles which
appeared in that magazine during November and
December, on South America, by Arthur Ruhl;
and to the Rev. F. E. Clark, writing on the coast
of South America, in the Los Angeles Times of
April.

The Official matter has been translated from
the booklets published by authority of the Peru¬
vian Department.

The writer wishes to call personal attention to
the wonderful resources of Peru from his personal
knowledge and travels. It is a country which still
retains its ancient mystery. It is just as possible
now for adventure and fortune as it was in the
time of Pizarro.

Do you grow fruits or do you farm? You can
with the knoweldge and experience gained in this
country obtain free lands in the Piches district,
where in a few years you may make your fortune
and have a delightful home, the most beautiful
gardens and orchards in the World. Do you fish
and hunt? Then, there is for you a trappers life
in the mamouth Andes, where you may glory in
the chase and make your thousands in the season
as well. Do you enjoy fishing? A fortune awaits
you at the sea shore.