A Five Years' Residence in Buenos Ayres, During the years 1820 to 1825 by Love
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"A Five Years' Residence in Buenos Ayres, During the years 1820 to 1825" by Love is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This book provides detailed observations of the geography, society, culture, and political landscape of Buenos Ayres during a transformative period in its history. The author offers insights into the local customs, inhabitants, and the evolving relationship between foreign settlers, particularly the British, and the native population. The
opening of the work establishes that Love arrived in Buenos Ayres in October 1820, describing the initial impressions of the city and the state of its port, such as customs regulations and navigation issues. He discusses the importance of the city as a commercial hub and outlines the challenges faced by ships, including changing port regulations and the dangers of navigating the River Plate. Moreover, Love reflects on the local climate, health conditions, and daily life, setting a backdrop to the broader socio-political commentary that will unfold throughout the text. The introductory sections thus present a blend of practical observations and personal experiences, inviting readers to anticipate a narrative enriched with cross-cultural interactions and socio-economic analyses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Love, George Thomas, -1845 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Five Years' Residence in Buenos Ayres, During the years 1820 to 1825 Containing Remarks on the Country and Inhabitants; and a Visit to Colonia Del Sacramento |
| Credits |
Produced by René Anderson Benitz, Adrian Mastronardi, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina |
| Subject | Buenos Aires (Argentina) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Colonia del Sacramento (Uruguay) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42482 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 489 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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