War, Revolution and Society in the Rio de la Plata, 1808-1810: Thomas Kinder's Narrative of a Journey to Madeira, Montevideo and Buenos Aires (Lost & ... (Lost & Found: Classic Travel Writing S.)

This period in Argentina was full of complex social and political change that is well-observed by Thomas Kinder. This book contains an edited commentary of his diaries and then the actual diaries themselves.As an Anglo-Argentine I have a particular interest in the history of British influence in the River Plate region but I think anyone with an interest in South America would find this a good read.

The book has a doubled-over page and is therefore not new as described

Essential reading for Naval, Military and political historians.Introduction very good.An adequate index, the text furnished with relevant notes and there is valuable and comprehensive bibliography.Thomas Kinder's narrative is well edited.Of particular interest are Kinder's accounts of life on board ship for passengers and crew alike.Overall a good read.Michael Huntly