A Five Years' Residence in Buenos Ayres, During the years 1820 to 1825 (eBook)

Enriched edition. Containing Remarks on the Country and Inhabitants; and a Visit to Colonia Del Sacramento

George Thomas Love (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
280 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406618604-3 (EAN)

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In "A Five Years' Residence in Buenos Ayres, During the years 1820 to 1825," George Thomas Love offers a vivid and compelling account of his life in Argentina during a transformative period. Love's literary style is marked by a rich descriptive quality and a keen observance of the sociopolitical landscape. The narrative deftly interweaves personal expérience with broader themes of colonialism and the search for identity in a burgeoning nation grappling with its own post-independence challenges. His observations provide a poignant glimpse into the customs, economic conditions, and social intricacies of early 19th-century Buenos Aires. George Thomas Love was an Englishman who ventured to South America amidst the continent's early struggles for independence from colonial rule. His background as a merchant and an early traveler in the region significantly shaped his perspectives, enabling him to document not only personal anecdotes but also the palpable tensions of a society in flux. His extensive interactions with both locals and expatriates highlight the multicultural fabric of Buenos Aires and reflect his drive to understand and articulate the world around him. This book is highly recommended for both scholars and casual readers interested in historical narratives, travel literature, and the cultural dynamics of Latin America. Love's detailed observations and engaging prose serve as both a travelogue and a historical document, making it an essential read for those seeking to understand the complexities of Argentine society during a pivotal era.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.12.2019
• Einführung: Lauren Ashfield
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Lauren Ashfield
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • 19th century travel • Argentina • Argentinian history • Buenos Aires • Buenos Aires history • Buenos Aires travel • Colonia del Sacramento • Colonial Literature • cultural observations 1820s • Description and travel • economic instability analysis • expat experience • expat life memoir • historical experiences narrative • historical non-fiction • Latin American literature • LATIN AMERICAN POLITICS • Memoirs • political unrest insights • social landscape exploration • South American culture • Travel writing • Uruguay