Work contains literally what the title-page expresses, Extracts from a Journal written at very momentous periods, during short professional visits to the principal ports on the western coasts of South America and Mexico. It has no pretensions whatever to be considered as a detailed account of those countries. But, at the present moment, when everything connected with theN ew World engages so great a share of public attention, it was thought that a few characteristic sketches, by an eye-witness, of the progress of the revolutions, and of the VOL. ii.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book extracts the journal of Basil Hall, a naval captain, who traveled to South America in 1820. The journal offers an extraordinary glimpse of South America during one of the most tumultuous periods of its history. It recounts the author's encounters with gauchos, bullfights, and revolutionaries as he explores the region's political and cultural landscape. The author shares his insights into the complex social and political dynamics of the time, providing a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in South American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333058319_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333058319
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333058319
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)