Under the Southern cross in South America . us patios, projecting balconies and wide carriage entrancesapproached by spike-studded doors, recalling the days of Spanishrule which, I think, would interest any one with antiquariantastes or fond of delving into the remarkable landmarks of the his-toric past. The market-place at Arequipa is exceptionally picturesque, dec-orated in gay colors to attract shoppers and the general Indians congregate in ponchos of varied hues, selling fruitsand vegetables and nondescript wares and articles. Among theirofferings are dried coca leaves,* which a
Under the Southern cross in South America . us patios, projecting balconies and wide carriage entrancesapproached by spike-studded doors, recalling the days of Spanishrule which, I think, would interest any one with antiquariantastes or fond of delving into the remarkable landmarks of the his-toric past. The market-place at Arequipa is exceptionally picturesque, dec-orated in gay colors to attract shoppers and the general Indians congregate in ponchos of varied hues, selling fruitsand vegetables and nondescript wares and articles. Among theirofferings are dried coca leaves,* which are chewed somewhat afterthe manner of the pressed and glucosed leaves of the tobacco plantin our own country. The place is thronged with women and children,and crying babies add an element of discordant noises to the scene. Coca produces the but dcarlly drug, cocaine. The coke of theimderworld snuff the white powder which they call snow or heaven gives pleasant dreams and a false courage, but its effects are BUSINESS STREET, AREOUIPA, SHOWING CATHEDRAL
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