Nociones elementales sobre las cuestiones económicas que actualmente se promueven en Chile, las dedica a Su Dignísimo Presidente Jeneral Don Francisco Antonio Pinto un hijo de aquella república. -

Lima, Imprenta Republicana de José Maria Concha, 1828.. FIRST and ONLY EDITION. 4°, disbound. In good to very good condition. 15 pp. *** FIRST and ONLY EDITION. A series of questions and answers on how to improve the Chilean economy. The author argues in favor of protectionism in order to promote the growth of national industry. He mentions the United States several times (with almost a page on Pittsburgh), gold- and silver-mining, and a recent proposal to establish a bank in Chile. The final page promises a continuation, but only part I was published. Palau and OCLC attribute the work to Miguel José de Zañartu Santa María (1771-1851), a close friend and collaborator of Bernardo O'Higgins (under whom he served as minister of the interior and of foreign affairs) and one of the authors of the Chilean proclamation of independence. Under Ramón Freire's rule, Zañartu was minister in Peru and an elected deputy, but his opposition to the regime resulted in his exile. In 1830 he returned, serving again as minister in Peru.*** Briseño I, 507. Palau 192063: attributing it to Miguel de Zañarte. Not located in CCPBE. Not located in Rebiun. Jisc locates two digitized copies at the British Library. Not located in KVK (51 databases searched), which cites only digital and microform copies.