Voyage To South America, Performed By Order Of The American Government In The Years 1817 And 1818, In The Frigate Congress (Volume Ii)
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.02.2021
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
324
Maße (L/B/H)
28/21.6/1.8 cm
Gewicht
818 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-5444-034-2
Revolution reshaped a continent; an American frigate witnessed it at first hand. History is written at sea. In Voyage To South America, Volume II, H. M. Brackenridge continues his historical travel narrative of the 1817-1818 mission of the United States frigate Congress along the coasts and capitals of 1810s south america. This nineteenth century travelogue combines sharp political insight with vivid scenes from a world in upheaval, capturing the tension, promise and uncertainty of postcolonial latin america as new nations emerge from the shadow of empire. Writing as both envoy and traveller, Brackenridge offers one of the earliest detailed portraits of south american independence history seen through American eyes. His observations on commerce, society, warfare and diplomacy form a classic exploration narrative and stand among the most revealing naval expedition accounts of the age. For anyone tracing early us diplomatic missions or seeking a primary source for historians and for latin america scholars, this volume opens a rare window onto shifting allegiances and fragile new republics. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint -- a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Carefully prepared for modern readers, it speaks equally to curious general readers, armchair travellers and serious researchers. Ideal for any classic travel literature collection or south america history collection, this Volume II of Voyage To South America remains an indispensable companion to the study of a continent in transformation.
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