Lucio V. Mansilla (1831–1913), the widely traveled and cultured scion of a famous family, was a colonel in the Argentine army when he undertook an “excursio

"Translation of 1870 Una excursion a los indios ranqueles, letters recounting Mansilla's visit with the Ranquel nation of Argentina. Translator made some cuts t

"Another translation of Una excursion a los indios ranqueles (see item #bi 97012657#). Extensive, well-informed introduction for historical background; detailed

The encounter between Native American peoples and Europeans and their descendants has marked the history of every nation in the Americas, both North and South.

Containing roughly 850 entries about Spanish-language literature throughout the world, this expansive work provides coverage of the varied countries, ethnicitie