Buenos Ayres and the Provinces of the Rio de La Plata by Sir Woodbine Parish
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About this eBook
| Author | Parish, Woodbine, Sir, 1796-1882 |
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| LoC No. | 62057360 |
| Title |
Buenos Ayres and the Provinces of the Rio de La Plata Their Present State, Trade, and Debt |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "Buenos Ayres and the Provinces of the Rio de La Plata" by Sir Woodbine Parish is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work examines the geography, trade, and political state of the regions in and around Buenos Ayres during a time of significant transition, particularly following the independence from Spanish rule. It also delves into the earlier expeditions and colonial settlements in Patagonia, offering insights into the socio-economic changes that shaped the area. The beginning of the book establishes the author's credentials and purpose, outlining his extensive experience and observations during his time in South America. Parish introduces the various provinces comprising what is now known as Argentina and discusses key historical events, such as the establishment of British settlements and explorations in Patagonia, which prompted a revitalization of Spanish interests in their colonies. This introductory portion effectively sets the stage for a comprehensive analysis of the trade dynamics and geographical advancements made in the region over the preceding sixty years, emphasizing the relevance of this history to the present state of the republic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina |
| Subject | Argentina -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Argentina -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47169 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 167 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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