Cuzco and Lima

Clements R. Markham's 1856 account of his travels to Cuzco, Peru, provides a significant historical and scientific contribution by documenting the mid-19th century European fascination with Latin America and its ancient civilizations. His observations in Cuzco, then largely unknown in Europe, shed light on the Inca civilization through detailed descriptions of ruins and cultural insights. Additionally, Markham's introduction to the cinchona plant during his stay laid the groundwork for his later work introducing quinine to India, as outlined in his 1862 publication 'Travels in Peru and India.' This account reflects the era's exploratory zeal while offering valuable ethnographic and botanical insights.

Markham, C. R. (2014). Cuzco and Lima. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139962650