Geographical situation of the Republic--Boundaries and area--Uruguay as an historical, commercial, and financial centre--The respective positions of Uruguay and Paraguay--Disadvantages of a buffer State--A land of sunshine and shadow--The history of Uruguay--The blending of industry and warfare--Vitality of the nation--Instances of self-sacrifice--A South American Switzerland--A freedom-loving folk--Deeds of arms and the undercurrents of commerce--Montevideo in the eyes of the casual traveller--Factors that make for the progress of the Banda Oriental--Influence of railway--Coming cessation of the North American beef shipments-- Temperament of the Uruguayan--Distinction between Argentine and …
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