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New World Objects of Knowledge: A Cabinet of Curiosities
New World Objects of Knowledge: A Cabinet of Curiosities
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From the late fifteenth century to the present day, countless explorers, conquerors, and other agents of empire have laid siege to the New World, plundering and pilfering its most precious artifacts and treasures. Today, these natural and cultural productswhich are key to conceptualizing a history of Latin Americaare scattered in museums around the world. With contributions from a renowned set of scholars,
delves into the hidden histories of forty of the New World’s most iconic artifacts, from the Inca mummy to Darwin’s hummingbirds. This volume is richly illustrated with photos and sketches from the archives and museums hosting these objects. Each artifact is accompanied by a comprehensive essay covering its dynamic, often global, history and itinerary. This volume will be an indispensable catalog of New World objects and how they have helped shape our modern world.