Azara, Félix de 1742-1821 creator text utu 2006 monographic es 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2006-10-08 Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified Buenos Aires (Argentina : Province) -- Description and travel Argentina -- History -- To 1810 F2801 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19496 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19496 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133444.0 19496