The East of Peru, geographical research in the nineteenth century and engineer Arturo Wertheman

Abstract

The second half of the nineteenth century, before the Pacific War, was a height point for the country characterized by economic prosperity; allowing authorities of that time to promote historical and geographical research. In this context, the actions of Arthur Wertheman were taken. He was nominee as a First Engineer of the State Department of Engineers; taking part in several expeditions to the eastern region of Peru. Wertherman made an exceptional an invaluable contribution to our society and the knowledge nowadays we have about this region.