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[PILLING, William] aka 'AN ESTANCIERO' SKU: 20499 Barcode:
First Edition. 8vo. (22 x 15 cms); pp. [x] + 6-[436]. Original green cloth with gilt armorial crest to upper board and gilt lettering to spine. Board very rubbed and shaken, spine worn at both ends. Only a fair copy. Presentation inscription on the first free endpaper, which is virtually detached, reads, "Miss Rayes, O recuerdo from the author, Buenos Aires, 18th July 1888". "An historical account written in the form of a novel, which explores the tumultuous beginnings of the Argentine Republic, highlighting the complex political dynamics during the early 19th century and the impact of foreign invasions, particularly by the British. The story largely revolves around the character Marcelino Ponce de Leon and his family as they navigate the shifting loyalties and emerging national identity in a city on the brink of significant change. The opening of the book sets the stage in Buenos Aires during June 1806, as the British army invades and local sentiments run high. Marcelino, the son of a prominent Spanish family, expresses his disdain for Spanish rule and an urgent desire to resist the English invaders. His mother, Doña Constancia, tries to dissuade him from joining the fight, fearing for his safety and advocating for submission. This familial conflict against the backdrop of invasion exemplifies the larger struggle within Argentine society, as various factions grapple with their identities and national loyalties in the wake of colonial oppression and foreign threats" - Project Guttenberg. William Pilling (1834-) was an English author and newspaper publisher in Argentina. His life and movements are obscure. He died sometime after June 1893.
