Atacama Region, Chile: Historical records and people

 Literature of Atacama: R.A. Philippi

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Rudolfo Amando Philippi, a recognized scientist from Germany describes Atacama.

R. A. Philippi publications extends to almost all scientific specialties. Geology, history, botany and geography to name a few in particular. His descriptions are very authentic, with a high level of confidence. The texts show a high scientific level, which unfortunately is not common at this time.
In addition, we must also highlight the images that accompany Philippi's publications: The very appealing style allows us to put ourselves into this time without any difficulties.

In the pages of "geovirtual2. cl" only refers to research in Atacama. But it is worth mentioning his countless high-level jobs in the rest of the country, especially in southern Chile.

Here is a small collection of texts and images that refer mainly to the Atacama Desert:

Publications of R.A. Philippi
	Philippi at Caldera: Short description of the city Caldera in 1853. (here) Philippi's drawing of Caldera: : An image of Caldera in Philippi's style (here)
	Train trip Caldera to Copiapó: Detailed description of the sector between Caldera and Copiapó. Especially the climate and flora. (here)
	Copiapó (1853): Short description of Copiapó, especially the houses and the poor quality of the water..  (here)
	Philippi and Tres Puntas (1856): General descriptions of the village and the Tres Puntas mines from a German publication published in 1856. (here)
	Philippi and Tres Puntas (1860): The most complete overview of Tres Puntas. Taken from its publication in 1860 in Spanish. (here) Images of Tres Puntas in better resolution
	Philippi: Tres Puntas history: Text about the history of the discovery of the mines of Tres Puntas. (here)
	Inca Trail: Short text on the Inca Trail. Philippi obviously expected a more important work - not just a trail.  (here more)
	Philippi (1856): Desert Phenomena: Short text on fatamorgans etc.) (here)
	Philippi (1856) and climate: Short description of the climate and desert. (here)
	Map of Atacama: Map made between 1853 - 1854 and published in 1856 in "Petermanns Mitheilungen" (the only part belonging to the current Atacama Region is published here).  (here)
	Finca de Chañaral Alto: Philippi describes his stay at the Finca de Chañaral Alto near Inca de Oro..
	Río de la Sal
	Large sized pictures: Plaza de Copiapó Caldera Tres Puntas Chañaral de las Animas La Finca de Chañaral Alto Establecimiento Salado Cachinal Costa (Philippi, 1860) Paposo, Philippi (1860) El Cobre (Philippi, 1860) Plaza Atacama (Philippi, 1860)