“By tracing the lives of two persons who in their respective ways defy neat categorization, Shumway’s book provides a fascinating tour through the tempestuous decades of postcolonial transition in what would become Argentina.”—Eduardo Elena, The Americas
“Shumway has given us a tantalizing peek into the role of personal and familial relationships within postcolonial Argentine society and political life.”—Pamela Murray, H-LatAm
“A fascinating journey through Argentina's nineteenth century following two remarkable, parallel lives.” —Gabriel Di Meglio, University of Buenos Aires