{"product_id":"travels-in-south-america-during-the-years-1819-20-21-containing-an-account-of-the-present-state-of-brazil-buenos-ayres-and-chile-paperback-9781108033725","title":"Travels in South America, during the Years, 1819–20–21; Containing an Account of the Present State of Brazil, Buenos Ayres, and Chile (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108033725","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTravels in South America, during the Years, 1819–20–21\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eContaining an Account of the Present State of Brazil, Buenos Ayres, and Chile\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1825, this book by a British diplomat portrays a diverse and changing continent in vivid detail.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlexander Caldcleugh (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108033725, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 July 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages, 4 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 2.3 x 14 cm, 0.51 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in 1825 and based on his diaries, this two-volume account by Alexander Caldcleugh (1795–1858) of his experiences in Brazil, Buenos Aires, and Chile portrays a diverse and changing continent. London-born Caldcleugh was posted to South America in 1819 as private secretary to the British minister at the Portuguese royal court (based in Brazil 1808–21). Following that two-year mission, he returned to South America in 1829 and remained there until his death. Caldcleugh's book appealed to the avid interest of European readers in the 'New World'. It was well-received upon publication and in 1826 was translated into German. With its close attention to geography, geology, politics, economics, culture and society in the region, and its description of an adventurous crossing of the Andes, the book is both a fine example of the nineteenth-century travel narrative and a document of colonial attitudes. Volume 2 focuses particularly on mining.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e13. The provisional constitution of Chile\u003cbr\u003e 14. Departure from St. Jago\u003cbr\u003e 15. Departure from St. Jago for Buenos Ayres\u003cbr\u003e 16. Departure from La Punta de San Luiz\u003cbr\u003e 17. Preparations for a journey to the gold mines\u003cbr\u003e 18. Queluz\u003cbr\u003e 19. Excursion to the gold mines of the Rio das Velhas\u003cbr\u003e Appendix.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of the Americas [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of the Americas\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20the%20Americas%20%5BHBJK%5D%22\"\u003eHBJK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266036781336,"sku":"9781108033725","price":32.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108033725i.jpg?v=1694873756","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/travels-in-south-america-during-the-years-1819-20-21-containing-an-account-of-the-present-state-of-brazil-buenos-ayres-and-chile-paperback-9781108033725","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}