His People (1906)

His People is a novel written by R.B. Cunninghame Graham and published in 1906. The story is set in Argentina and follows the life of a young Scottish man named Alec Macdonald who moves to the country to start a new life. Alec soon becomes fascinated by the people and culture of Argentina, particularly the gauchos, the skilled horsemen and cattle herders who live on the vast grassy plains known as the pampas. As Alec settles into his new home, he becomes involved in the lives of the gauchos and begins to understand their struggles and aspirations. He falls in love with a local woman named Juana, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the prejudices of their respective communities. Throughout the novel, Cunninghame Graham explores themes of identity, belonging, and cultural exchange. He portrays the gauchos as a proud and independent people who are fiercely loyal to their traditions and way of life, but who are also vulnerable to exploitation and oppression by the wealthy landowners who control the country. Overall, His People is a vivid and engaging portrait of Argentina in the early 20th century, and a tribute to the resilience and spirit of its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.