"Book Review: "Los Gauchos de Güemes, Analisis historico..." Topic

… de sus regimientos, vestuarios, armas, monturas y caballos"

"I stumbled across this book last week while doing a casual search on Abebooks.com during a down moment at work. It was somewhat pricey, being posted as $50 USD USD plus $20 USD shipping but for a book promising "an historical analysis of his regiments, clothing, arms, saddlery and horses" I figured it was worth the risk. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase, even after finding it directly on the Mundo Editorial website for $30 USD USD.

The book arrived via DHL only a few days after I ordered. This was a pleasant surprise as I am used to parcels from Argentina taking several weeks to make their way north. The package was larger than I anticipated as well. When I opened it I was greeted by my second surprise – in addition to the 152 page book was a series of 6 full sized 8.5"x11" plates in their own folder. I quickly noticed the name "Beverina" on the plates. I immediately thought of the famed Argentine historian Juan Beverina, who penned numerous books on his country's 19th Century military history and has long been a favorite. Upon closer inspection I saw it was Gaston Beverina. I do not know if there is a connection but the plates are very well done and give the work a distinct feel. They are reproduced in the book as well so I took them to be an added bonus…"

Full review here
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Amicalement
Armand

You need to translate it into English for us. I am sure there is a lot of useful information in there for those who can read it.

Anything you need… PM me my friend!. (smile)

It would be my pleasure to help you or other fellow member…

Amicalement
Armand

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