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Sir Gregor Macgregor and the Land That Never Was
Sir Gregor Macgregor and the Land That Never Was
Author: David Sinclair
Once upon a time, in the heart of Central America, there was a country called Poyais. It was exceptionally rich in natural resources, civilization and culture and it was ruled by a brave and enlightened Scottish soldier, General Sir Gregor MacGregor, who had been made its cazique, or prince, of Poyais, after his many heroic exploits in the cause...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780755310791
ISBN-10: 0755310799
Pages: 384
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Publisher: Review
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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This was an informative account showing how one persuasive man with a well-written, descriptive document exploited people's greed and gullibility. Other major topics include the independence movements in Central and South America in the early 19th century and the eagerness of Europeans to help militarily and financially. Sinclair wraps up the book nicely in his analysis of how MacGregor started becoming caught up in his own fantasy towards the end.


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