Diario de un reconocimiento de la guardia y fortines by Félix de Azara

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Author Azara, Félix de, 1742-1821
Title Diario de un reconocimiento de la guardia y fortines
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Summary "Diario de un reconocimiento de la guardia y fortines" by Félix de Azara is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work documents the expedition led by Azara as he surveys the defenses of the Buenos Aires frontier against Indigenous incursions, focusing on the construction and placement of forts and settlements to enhance security and territory. It offers a detailed insight into military strategy and local geography during a time of unrest in the region. The opening of the text introduces the context for Azara's expedition, explaining the urgency behind the need for reinforced border security due to continuous threats from Indigenous groups. The narrative sets up the official mandate from the Viceroy of Buenos Aires, tasking Azara with surveying the frontier to determine suitable locations for new military outposts and settlements. As the expedition begins, Azara meticulously notes the distances traveled, geographic observations, and logistical challenges faced by his party, reflecting a blend of scientific inquiry and military duty while highlighting the sociopolitical dynamics of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina
Subject Buenos Aires (Argentina : Province) -- Description and travel
Subject Argentina -- History -- To 1810
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EBook-No. 19496
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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