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| 100 | 1 | _aStevenson, William Bennet, active 1803-1825 | |
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_aHistorical and descriptive narrative of twenty years' residence in South America (Vol 3 of 3) : _bContaining travels in Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia; with an account of the revolution, its rise, progress, and results |
| 246 | 1 | _aHistorical and Descriptive Narrative of 20 Years' Residence in South America (Vol 3 of 3) | |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2017-10-19 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Josep Cols Canals, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"A Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years' Residence in South America" by W. B. Stevenson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work recounts the author's experiences through years spent in South America, focusing particularly on the revolutionary movements in regions like Ecuador, Chile, and Peru during a time of political upheaval and change. Stevenson's perspective is likely shaped by his direct involvement and observations of historical events, particularly those surrounding the quest for independence from Spanish rule. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the growing revolutionary sentiments in South America, particularly in Quito, where early figures such as Manuel Morales and Dr. Quiroga begin plotting against the Spanish authorities amid widespread public unrest. Through dramatized performances intended to incite patriotic feelings, the two advocates illustrate their frustrations with the oppressive rule of the Spanish crown. As tensions rise, an unsuccessful plot against the government leads to imprisonment and ultimately sets the stage for further revolutionary actions. The chaotic atmosphere is underscored by personal accounts of betrayal, political maneuvering, and the early undertones of the struggles for independence that would soon engulf the continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aPeru -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aPeru -- History -- War of Independence, 1820-1829 | ||
| 653 | _aEcuador -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aChile -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aSouth America -- History -- Wars of Independence, 1806-1830 | ||
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