Descripción general de la provincia y Archipielago de Chilóe en el Reyno de Chile y obispado de la Concepción.

First editon. [8], 318 pp plus engraved plate and folding map.Modern XX century vellum.Internally a crisp copy with the map in perfect condition. This rare book describes the history of Chile from Pizarro´s time of conquest until end of XVIII century. The book describes customs, climate and natural resources.The detailed description of Chiloe  islands and area is the first account on this area.Included in this book is the description of Tahiti( pages 251-314) as the islands were discovered in 1774 by Franciscan expedition from Lima and the account of their stay in the islands is the fist one  of Tahiti and adjacent islands. Father Agueros was Archbishop of Lima.
The map is considered very rare and not present in many copies.
Ref Palau 104963,Medina( Chile) 625,