Tarma—Inca road—Juaja valley—Quichua Indians—Trade—Juaja river—Snow mountains—Stone bridge and stone coal—Temperature of springs—Llamas—Lieutenant of police—Quicksilver mines of Huancavelica—Wool growing—Molina Posta, or Country tavern—Silver mines of Castro-Virreyna—Population of Huancavelica—Its mineral productions—Sandstone pyramids—Chicha and chupe—A New Englander among the Andes—Fruits and flowers of Huanta—Blacksmiths. 1 Gold and silver ornaments—Bridal trip on the Andes—Manufacturers of bark rope—Cotton trees—Winds and currents of the mountains—Population—Cultivation—Flocks of sheep—Frosty nights—Reports of Robbers—Shoemaker—Ancient fortification—Indians travelling—Condor's wings—A p…
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