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Title: Blanco y Colorado: Old Days among the Gauchos of Uruguay

Note: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Barbara Kosker, Adrian Mastronardi and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Blanco y Colorado: Old Days among the Gauchos of Uruguay" by William C. Tetley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the author’s personal experiences in Uruguay during a period of revolution, offering insights into life among the gauchos and the challenges they faced. The narrative revolves around the author’s journey to visit a friend at an estancia, providing a vivid depiction of the landscape, the people, and the societal dynamics influenced by the political turmoil of the time. The opening of the book describes the author's arrival in Montevideo and his subsequent journey into the interior of Uruguay, where he plans to visit his friend Robert Royd. As he travels by diligence, he observes the stark beauty of the countryside, the local customs, and the characters he meets along the way, including fellow travelers and locals. The narrative sets a sense of adventure, detailing his anticipation of reaching the estancia and showcasing the unsettled atmosphere pervading the region due to the ongoing conflict. Through rich descriptions and personal encounters, Tetley effectively transports readers into a bygone era, preparing them for the unfolding stories amidst the chaos of revolution and the serene yet rugged life of the gauchos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Tetley, William C.

EBook No.: 36534

Published: Jun 26, 2011

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Uruguay -- Description and travel

Subject: Uruguay -- Social life and customs

LoCC: Latin America local history: Uruguay

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Blanco y Colorado: Old Days among the Gauchos of Uruguay

Note: Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Barbara Kosker, Adrian Mastronardi and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Blanco y Colorado: Old Days among the Gauchos of Uruguay" by William C. Tetley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the author’s personal experiences in Uruguay during a period of revolution, offering insights into life among the gauchos and the challenges they faced. The narrative revolves around the author’s journey to visit a friend at an estancia, providing a vivid depiction of the landscape, the people, and the societal dynamics influenced by the political turmoil of the time. The opening of the book describes the author's arrival in Montevideo and his subsequent journey into the interior of Uruguay, where he plans to visit his friend Robert Royd. As he travels by diligence, he observes the stark beauty of the countryside, the local customs, and the characters he meets along the way, including fellow travelers and locals. The narrative sets a sense of adventure, detailing his anticipation of reaching the estancia and showcasing the unsettled atmosphere pervading the region due to the ongoing conflict. Through rich descriptions and personal encounters, Tetley effectively transports readers into a bygone era, preparing them for the unfolding stories amidst the chaos of revolution and the serene yet rugged life of the gauchos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Tetley, William C.

EBook No.: 36534

Published: Jun 26, 2011

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Uruguay -- Description and travel

Subject: Uruguay -- Social life and customs

LoCC: Latin America local history: Uruguay

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.