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Author Viedma, Francisco de, 1737-1809
Title Memoria dirigida al Sr. Marquez de Loreto, Virey y Capitan General de las Provincias del Rio de La Plata
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Summary "Memoria dirigida al Sr. Marquez de Loreto, Virey y Capitan General de las…", written by D. Francisco de Viedma, is a historical account produced in the early 19th century. The book presents an in-depth analysis of the challenges and potential benefits associated with the establishment of settlements along the Patagonian coast. It reflects the author's insights and advocacy for the region during a time when colonial governance was being reevaluated following the independence movements in South America. The narrative combines historical detail with personal commentary as Viedma outlines the earlier attempts to colonize Patagonia and the obstacles that thwarted these efforts, such as lack of resources, inadequate planning, and cultural resistance from indigenous populations. Through examples of previous expeditions and settlements, he emphasizes the economic and strategic benefits that could arise from successful colonization. He presents a plan that includes agricultural development, commercial ventures like whale fishing, and the establishment of fortified positions to protect against indigenous threats. Overall, Viedma's work serves both as a plea for renewed attention to the Patagonian region and as a critique of colonial management practices of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina
Subject Argentina -- History -- 1776-1810
Subject Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- History
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EBook-No. 18798
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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