Reconocimiento del fuerte del Carmen del Rio Negro by Ambrosio Cramer

"Reconocimiento del fuerte del Carmen del Rio Negro" by Ambrosio Cramer is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This book documents the author's reconnaissance mission of the Rio Negro and the adjacent Patagonian coastline, providing valuable descriptions of the geography, settlements, and the conditions encountered during his expedition. The text serves as an essential record of early exploration in this region of South America, highlighting both its potential and challenges. In this detailed narrative, Cramer recounts his journey aboard the brigantine Exeter, describing the fort's location, the state of its defenses, and the surrounding settlements. He elaborates on the challenges faced in navigation, such as difficult channels and the harsh weather conditions. Cramer also assesses the agricultural potential of the region, the lifestyles of local inhabitants, including indigenous tribes, and the impacts of seasonal flooding. The work not only sheds light on the logistics of the time but also on the ecological and socio-political atmosphere, indicating a landscape marked by exploration, colonization efforts, and the interactions between different cultures in the early days of Argentine history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Cramer, Ambrosio, 1792-1839
Title Reconocimiento del fuerte del Carmen del Rio Negro
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language Spanish
LoC Class F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina
Subject Negro River (Río Negro, Argentina)
Subject Carmen de Patagones (Argentina)
Category Text
eBook-No. 19106
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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