Descripcion à Historia del Paraguay y del Rio de la Plata, Vol. 2

FÃ lix de Azara

ISBN 10: 1334395233 / ISBN 13: 9781334395239

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

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Print on Demand. This book chronicles the discovery and exploration of the RÃo de la Plata, starting with its initial discovery by Spanish explorer Juan DÃaz de SolÃs in 1512. The author provides a detailed account of the various expeditions that followed, including those of Gaboto, Ayolas, and Irala, highlighting their challenges, successes, and interactions with the indigenous Guaranà and other tribes. The book also delves into the establishment of the first settlements, the political and military conflicts that arose, and the gradual expansion of Spanish control over the region. Through the author's meticulous research and analysis, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the early history of the RÃo de la Plata, shedding light on the complex dynamics that shaped its development and significance within the broader context of Spanish colonization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Descripcion à Historia del Paraguay y del Rio de la Plata, Vol. 2
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1334395233
• ISBN 13: 9781334395239
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

This book chronicles the discovery and exploration of the Río de la Plata, starting with its initial discovery by Spanish explorer Juan Díaz de Solís in 1512. The author provides a detailed account of the various expeditions that followed, including those of Gaboto, Ayolas, and Irala, highlighting their challenges, successes, and interactions with the indigenous Guaraní and other tribes. The book also delves into the establishment of the first settlements, the political and military conflicts that arose, and the gradual expansion of Spanish control over the region. Through the author's meticulous research and analysis, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the early history of the Río de la Plata, shedding light on the complex dynamics that shaped its development and significance within the broader context of Spanish colonization.

About the Author

F lix de Azara, 18 de mayo de 1742 (Barbu ales, Huesca)-1821. (Espa a.) Fue militar, ingeniero, explorador, cart grafo, antrop logo y naturalista. Estudi en la Universidad de Huesca y en la Academia militar de Barcelona d nde se gradu en 1764. Sirvi en el regimiento de infanter a de Galicia y obtuvo el grado de lugarteniente en 1775. Siendo herido en la guerra de Argel, sobrevivi de milagro. Asimismo rechaz en 1815 la Orden de Isabel la Cat lica en protesta por los ideales absolutistas imperantes en Espa a. Mediante el tratado de San Ildefonso (1777), Espa a y Portugal fijaron los l mites de sus dominios en Am rica del Sur y Azara fue elegido como uno de los cart grafos encargados de delimitar con precisi n las fronteras. March a Sudam rica en 1781 para una misi n de algunos meses y vivi all veinte a os. Al principio se estableci en Asunci n, Paraguay, para realizar los preparativos necesarios y esperar al comisario portugu s. Sin embargo, pronto se interes por la fauna local y comenz a estudiarla acumulando el extenso archivo que m s tarde conform los cimientos de su obra cient fica. Cabe a adir, adem s, que colabor con Jos Artigas en el establecimiento de pueblos en las fronteras entre la Banda Oriental (actual Uruguay) y el Imperio del Brasil. Azara muri en Espa a en octubre de 1821, v ctima de una pulmon a;fue tambi n conocida su amistad con Goya, quien pint un retrato suyo.