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A Five Years' Residence in Buenos Ayres, During the years 1820 to 1825 / Containing Remarks on the Country and Inhabitants; and a Visit to Colonia Del Sacramento

By George Thomas Love
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An English resident's detailed travelogue recounts urban life, trade, and governance in Buenos Aires during 1820–1825, describing the port, navigation, customs, public buildings, climate, and promenades. It profiles foreign residents and creole society, treating manners, domestic life, entertainments, religious observances, and slavery. The narrative examines trade, exports and imports, currency, banking, schools, printing, and the press, and documents policing, common crimes, judicial punishments, and social discipline. Political events, public ceremonies, and frequent revolutions are described alongside everyday commerce and transport. An appended practical guide provides rules for the port, pilots, and river navigation.

About the Author

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George Thomas Love

George Thomas Love was an English traveler and writer known for his detailed observations of South America in the early 19th century. His notable work, "A Five Years' Residence in Buenos Ayres, During the years 1820 to 1825," offers insights into the culture, society, and geography of Argentina during a transformative period. Through his experiences and reflections, Love provides a unique perspective on the life and customs of the inhabitants, as well as the political climate of the time. His writings contribute to the understanding of early 19th-century Argentine history and the broader context of European exploration in South America.

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