{"product_id":"9788490073469","title":"Log and reconnaissance diary of the Tebicuary River","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJournal of the Navigation and Reconnaissance of the Tebicuary River\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers the chronicle of Félix de Azara's scientific expedition along the Tebicuary River in present-day Paraguay. The reader will find a direct and detailed account of the geographical exploration of the region, where the author combines rigorous observation with the narrative of his journey. The primary value of the book lies in its contribution to the accurate mapping of South America, correcting errors in previous maps and establishing, for the first time, the actual course of rivers and the location of mountains in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Journal of the Navigation and Reconnaissance of the Tebicuary River documents Félix de Azara's voyage along this watercourse, framed by his mission to scientifically establish the boundaries between Spanish and Portuguese domains in America. Throughout the text, Azara precisely describes the landscape, hydrography, and topography of the explored territories, contrasting his observations with the inaccurate cartographic representations that existed until then. The work includes an introduction by Pedro de Angelis that contextualizes the historical importance of this endeavor, highlighting how territorial disputes between the Iberian crowns drove the need for reliable geographical surveys. The book is presented as a scientific record that transcends a mere travelogue, offering fundamental data for South American geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGeographical exploration and 18th-century scientific cartography in South America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDelimitation of borders between Spanish and Portuguese colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHydrography and topography of the Tebicuary River and its surroundings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of scientific expeditions in colonial America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCorrection of cartographic errors inherited from the early conquerors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for historians, geographers, and scholars of historical cartography interested in the exploration of South America. It is also of great utility to readers passionate about scientific travel accounts from the colonial period, as well as those researching the history of borders and territorial conflicts in the Southern Cone. It is a reference work for specialists and a valuable testimony for enthusiasts of natural history and descriptive geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original and detailed document of the exploration of a key South American river, carried out by one of the most important naturalists of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise and verified information on the geography of colonial Paraguay, correcting previous maps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context regarding border disputes between Spain and Portugal in America, through a first-hand testimony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn 18th-century scientific perspective, combining empirical observation with the political necessity of knowing the territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn introductory text by Pedro de Angelis that places the work within its historiographical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eData Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: de Azara, Félix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY-TRAVELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 76\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a brief but substantial edition of a classic text of South American geography. The Journal of the Navigation and Reconnaissance of the Tebicuary River offers the specialized reader direct access to the work of Félix de Azara, a fundamental figure in the scientific study of the continent. Its interest lies in the combination of an exploration narrative with precise geographical data, making it a relevant primary source for researchers. For the general public interested in the history of travel and science, it represents an opportunity to discover a rigorous testimony from an era when cartography was beginning to be defined with accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406119493979,"sku":"9788490073469","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007346.jpg?v=1781835199","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490073469","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}