"Facundo" by Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the life of Juan Facundo Quiroga, a notable Argentine caudillo, and uses his story as a lens to examine broader themes of civilization versus barbarism in Argentina, as well as the social and political dynamics of the country. More @Wikipedia
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