{"product_id":"9788496290891","title":"TOBIAS OR THE JAIL AT THE SAIL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTOBIAS, OR THE PRISON UNDER SAIL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Juan Bautista Alberdi recounts the adventures of a return trip to Argentina from Europe, with stopovers in France, Spain, and Cuba. More than a simple travelogue, the book is an American production written on the Southern seas that combines travel chronicle with political and social reflection. The reader will find an agile narrative filled with sharp observations on the landscapes, customs, and realities of the places visited, all filtered through the gaze of one of the most influential thinkers of 19th-century Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work follows the author's journey during his return trip to the American continent. Throughout the voyage, Alberdi describes the ports, cities, and people he encounters, offering a personal and critical vision of the Europe and America of his time. The story unfolds within the context of a sea voyage, where the ship becomes a space for observation and reflection. Through his impressions, the author intertwines travel anecdotes with disquisitions on politics, culture, and American identity, offering a unique perspective from an intellectual who moved between two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel chronicle and geographical and cultural exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on American identity and its relationship with Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eObservation of mid-19th-century customs and social realities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and social thought of Juan Bautista Alberdi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic travel literature, Argentine and Latin American history, and 19th-century political thought. It will also be of great interest to those who wish to learn about the work of Juan Bautista Alberdi beyond his foundational texts, as well as those who appreciate narratives that combine adventure with intellectual reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA personal and historical perspective of a 19th-century transatlantic voyage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach to the thought of a key author in the formation of Argentine institutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines entertainment and cultural analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA testament to an American intellectual's perspective on Europe and the American continent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Alberdi, Juan Bautista\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS, FICTION AND RELATED TOPICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY-TRAVEL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 65 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a brief but significant work within Juan Bautista Alberdi's output, allowing the reader to approach his facet as a traveler and chronicler. Its interest lies in the combination of a classic travelogue with the analytical sharpness of a fundamental thinker for Argentine history. It is a recommended read for those seeking an accessible text with historical and intellectual substance, which offers a window into the concerns and perceptions of an era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406144364891,"sku":"9788496290891","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849629089.jpg?v=1781835281","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496290891","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}