Monolithic Axes and Their Distribution in Ancient America Volume 2-3 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 Excerpt: ...in turn provided him with credentials directing the civil and military authorities to further the interests of the expedition. In addition to these courtesies, the writer's equipment was permitted to enter free of duty. It is with great pleasure, therefore, that he embraces this opportunity to express his sincere gratitude to the Venezuelan Government, and particularly to General Ignacio Andrade, Minister of the Exterior; Dr Pedro Manuel Arcaya, Minister of the Interior; Mr C. F. Witzke, Director of the National Museums of Venezuela, and Dr Guevara Rojas, Minister of Public Instruction. In addition sincere thanks are extended to Dr Santos A. Dominici, Venezuelan Minister at Washington, and to Mr F. J. Yanes of the Pan American Union, for their courteous and influential letters of introduction. The writer also received great aid and was shown many courtesies by the Government officials of the island of Margarita. General Juan Alberto Ramirez, State President of Nueva Esparta, the state in which Margarita lies, especially facilitated the investigations in every possible way. Grateful thanks are due also to Mr Charles Freeman, of Porlamar, manager of the local magnesite mines, to Dr Benigno Campos, physician of Porlamar, and to General Jose Maria Bermudez.' Situation Of The Island Margarita is situated between latitude io 52' and 11o 11' N., and longitude 63o 47' and 64o 24' W. The maximum width of the island is about 37 miles, and the greatest distance from north to south about 19 miles. The nearest points of approach between Margarita and Araya peninsula of the mainland, namely, Point Mangles and Point Morro de la Pena, are 12 miles apart. From the latter point on the mainland to the western point of Coche, the island lying in the passage between t...