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Title: Argentina
Note: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Argentina" by W. A. Hirst is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Argentina, exploring its geography, history, and cultural evolution up until the time of writing. It is particularly interesting for readers seeking insights into the development of Argentina as a significant nation in South America and its interactions with European colonizers. The opening of the book establishes a framework for understanding the diverse regions of Argentina, detailing its geographical divisions, including Patagonia, the Andine region, Gran Chaco, and the Pampa. It highlights the stark contrasts within these areas, from the rich agricultural potential of the Pampa to the harsh, largely uninhabitable landscapes of Patagonia. Hirst sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Argentina's historical context, addressing the initial encounters with Indigenous populations, the Spanish colonial influence, and the resulting socio-political dynamics that shaped the country's trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hirst, W. A. (William Alfred), 1870-1948
Author of introduction, etc.: Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1847-1910
EBook No.: 40069
Published: Jun 24, 2012
Downloads: 249
Language: English
Subject: Argentina
LoCC: Latin America local history: Argentina
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Argentina
Note: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Henry Flower, 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: "Argentina" by W. A. Hirst is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Argentina, exploring its geography, history, and cultural evolution up until the time of writing. It is particularly interesting for readers seeking insights into the development of Argentina as a significant nation in South America and its interactions with European colonizers. The opening of the book establishes a framework for understanding the diverse regions of Argentina, detailing its geographical divisions, including Patagonia, the Andine region, Gran Chaco, and the Pampa. It highlights the stark contrasts within these areas, from the rich agricultural potential of the Pampa to the harsh, largely uninhabitable landscapes of Patagonia. Hirst sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Argentina's historical context, addressing the initial encounters with Indigenous populations, the Spanish colonial influence, and the resulting socio-political dynamics that shaped the country's trajectory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hirst, W. A. (William Alfred), 1870-1948
Author of introduction, etc.: Hume, Martin A. S. (Martin Andrew Sharp), 1847-1910
EBook No.: 40069
Published: Jun 24, 2012
Downloads: 249
Language: English
Subject: Argentina
LoCC: Latin America local history: Argentina
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.