Estudios americanos (primera serie) by Martín García Mérou
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"Estudios Americanos (Primera Serie)" by Martín García Mérou is a collection of essays and observations written in the early 20th century. The text appears to delve into various aspects of American culture, society, and intellectual life, likely focusing on the impressions of the author after his travels in the United States. It is rooted in the author's personal experiences and critical analysis, framing a perspective of Argentine and South American views on
American society. The opening portion introduces the author, detailing his background in literature and his diplomatic career, and sets up the premise of a literary and cultural critique of American life. Mérou reflects on the distinct character of Boston, which he describes as an intellectual and cultural hub, steeped in literary traditions. He shares humorous anecdotes about local stereotypes while simultaneously highlighting the city's commitment to education and culture through an exploration of its historical landmarks, influential authors, and academic institutions, establishing a rich tapestry of the American experience as perceived by an outsider. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | García Mérou, Martín, 1862-1905 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Díaz Romero, Eugenio, 1877-1927 |
| LoC No. | 41036503 |
| Title | Estudios americanos (primera serie) |
| Original Publication | Argentina: La Cultura Argentina, 1916. |
| Contents | Martín García Mérou -- Martín García Mérou, por Eugenio Díaz Romero -- Impresiones de Boston -- De paso por Chicago -- En Saint-Louis -- Una visita a Amherst -- Viajeros en Sud América -- Temas de verano -- Un poco de filosofía política -- Gobierno municipal americano -- El Congreso -- Maravillas de la piscicultura -- John Hay -- "American ideals" -- David Ames Wells -- Un Christmas sombrío -- Henry Cabot Lodge. |
| Credits | Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 32.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1865-1933 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70064 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70064-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 471 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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