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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 1. Land of Contrasts ..............................................................................9 2. A Rich, Turbulent History ..................................................................19 3. A Divided Economy ............................................................................29 4. Two Peoples, Two Cultures................................................................37 5. The Highlands and Cities of Peru ....................................................43 A Calendar of Peruvian Festivals..........................................................50 Recipes ..................................................................................................52 Series Glossary......................................................................................54 Project and Report Ideas......................................................................56 Chronology ............................................................................................58 Further Reading/Internet Resources ..................................................60 For More Information............................................................................61 Index ......................................................................................................62