Intelectuales y científicos chilenos

"Marvelous collection of newspaper editorials, reflecting different political opinions, on the Allende period. Also contains numerous pictures as well as documents plus various political cartoons. A godsend to scholars who wish to avoid grimy archives"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

"Nico ve cómo se llevan a su padre, el profesor, delante de toda la clase y recuerda que su misión principal es lograr que vuelva. Su enamorada, Patricia Bettini, lo acompaña en su soledad y, con un acto imaginativo, lleno de humor, abren el camino a la libertad en un país cercado por la dictadura y el silencio. Una novela de padres e hijos, maestros y discípulos que se las ingenian para devolver los colores y la música a una capital gris. Con la prosa delicada de Antonio Skármeta y la voz de Nico, la novela es una bella historia real de ilusión y esperanza en tiempos difíciles.." -- ...

"Carefully researched study of the economic impact of the Chilean occupation of Lima during the War of the Pacific. Looks at banking and the roles of emerging Spanish and Chinese merchants. Concludes that the economic 'ruin' of Lima by the end of the occupation was nearly complete. Suggests that the economic issues of the Chilean occupation were so profound that they played a significant role in delaying the final settlement of the War of the Pacific claims until 1929"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

A catalog of books deposited in the library under law of 1872; and, from 1891-1898, books by Chilean authors, or relating to Chile, published in other countries.