When in 1906 Mr. Fisher Unwin commissioned the late Major Martin Hume to prepare a series of volumes by experts on the South American Republics, but little interest had been taken in the country as a possible field for commercial development. The chief reasons for this were ignorance as to the trade conditions and the varied resources of the country, and the general unrest and instability of most of the governments. With the coming of the South American Series of handbooks the financial world began to realize the importance of the country, and, with more settled conditions, began in earnest to develop the remarkable natural resources which awaited outside enterprise. Undoubtedly the most informative books on the various Republics are those included in THE SOUTH AMERICAN SERIES, each of which is the work of a recognized authority on his subject. “The output of books upon Latin America has in recent years been very large, a proof doubtless of the increasing interest that is felt in the subject. Of these the ‘South American Series’ is the most noteworthy.” _The Times._ “When the ‘South American Series’ is completed, those who take interest in Latin-American affairs will have an invaluable encyclopædia at their disposal.” _Westminster Gazette._ “Mr. Unwin’s ‘South American Series’ of books are of special interest and value to the capitalist and trader.”-- _Chamber of Commerce Journal._ Full particulars of the volumes in the “South American Series,” also of other interesting books on South America, will be found in the pages following. 1 *Chile*. By G. F. SCOTT ELLIOTT, M.A., F.R.G.S. With an Introduction by MARTIN HUME, a Map and 89 Illustrations. Cloth, 15/- net. Fifth Impression. “An exhaustive, interesting account, not only of the turbulent history of this country, but of the present conditions and seeming prospects.” _Westminster Gazette._ 2 *Peru*. By C. REGINALD ENOCK, F.R.G.S. With an Introduction by MARTIN HUME, a Map and 64 Illustrations. Cloth, 18/- net. Fifth Impression. “An important work.... The writer possesses a quick eye and a keen intelligence; is many-sided in his interests, and on certain subjects speaks as an expert. The volume deals fully with the development of the country.” _The Times._ 3 *Mexico*. By C. REGINALD ENOCK, F.R.G.S. With an Introduction by MARTIN HUME, a Map and 64 Illustrations. Cloth, 15/- net. Fifth Impression. “The book is most comprehensive; the history, politics, topography, industries, resources and possibilities being most ably discussed.” _The Financial News._ 4 *Argentina*. By W. A. HIRST. With an Introduction by Martin Hume, a Map and 64 Illustrations. Cloth, 15/- net. Fifth Impression.