Political essay on the kingdom of New Spain / Alexander von Humboldt ; the John Black translation (abridged) ; edited with an introduction by Mary Maples Dunn.
Abridged translation of Essai politique sur le royaume de la Nouvelle-Espagne.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-242).
Contents
Of the political division of the Mexican territory -- Progress of the population -- Maladies which arrest the progress of population -- The Indians -- Whites, Negroes, castes -- Vegetable productions -- Plants supplying raw materials for manufactures and commerce -- State of the mines of New Spain -- State of manufactures and commerce -- Revenue of the Kingdom of New Spain.
