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Explore Costa Rica’s early roads, rails, and ports that shaped a growing nation.
This classic guide offers a concise portrait of the country’s geography, key towns, and the ambitious railway projects linking the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. It presents practical details on travel routes, bridges, and the roles of Puntarenas and Limón in commerce and development.
The book frames how transportation networks connect cities like San José, Alajuela, Heredia, Atenas, and the growing port towns, while describing notable bridges, elevations, and the challenges and promises of inland roads. It also discusses inter-oceanic routes, river navigation, and future plans that could transform Costa Rica’s economy and access to global markets.- See how rail lines and wagon roads knit together major towns and mining districts, with vivid notes on bridges and elevations.
- Learn about the ports of Puntarenas and Limón, their facilities, and the role of banana and coffee exports in shaping trade.
- Understand early ideas for inter-oceanic routes and potential connections to Nicaragua, San Juan, and beyond.
- Get a traveler’s sense of scenery, climate, and the practicalities of moving goods and people in the era.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, published in 1889, is a comprehensive study of the natural resources, history, and culture of Costa Rica. Its author, Joaquin Bernardo Calvo, was a Costa Rican politician and diplomat who had access to official documents and other sources of information. The book is divided into three parts: - Part one of this book provides a detailed overview of Costa Rica's geography, climate, and natural resources. It includes information on the country's rivers, lakes, mountains, and forests, as well as its mineral wealth and agricultural potential. - Part two is devoted to the history of Costa Rica. It begins with the pre-Columbian era and continues through the colonial period and the country's independence from Spain in 1821. This section also covers the political and economic development of Costa Rica in the 19th century. - Part three is concerned with Costa Rica's people and culture. It describes the country's population, education system, and economy. It also provides information on Costa Rican customs, traditions, and folklore. The author includes information from the time of the book's publication, not the present day. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the progress that Costa Rica had made since its independence, and he expresses optimism for the country's future. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Costa Rica's history, geography, and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331523949_0
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