Facundo: or Civilization and Barbarism

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Overview

Ostensibly a biography of the gaucho barbarian Juan Facundo Quiroga, Facundo is also a complex, passionate work of history, sociology, and political commentary, and Latin America's most important essay of the nineteenth century.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0140436774
Publisher	Independent Publishing
Publication date	January 1845
Language	English
Pages	375 pages

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About the Author

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.