Chapter VI: Chile

The Three Regions of Chile 206

Northern Chile: The Nitrate Fields 207

Megillones and Antofagasta 210

Valparaiso 212

Santiago 216

Pedro de Valdivia and the Rock of Santa Lucia 218

Chilean Society and Politics 220

Southern Chile: Its Climate and Scenery 223

The Coast Cities: Concepcion and Talcahuano 225

Lota Valdivia and Corral 227

The Araucanian Indians: Their History, Customs, and Religion 232

Osorno and its German Colony 239

Rio Bueno 242

Attractiveness of Southern Chile 241

Lake Rinihue and the Chilean Forests 244