El Santito de la Toldería; La Vida Perfecta de Ceferino Namuncurá

Buenos Aires: Editorial Poblet, 1947. First Edition (presumed; no prior editions or printings cited). Octavo in beige and brown printed wraps; 235 pages illustrations, portraits 19 cm Schoalrly pencil writing in Spanish to front free endpaper; general wear. Overall a very good(-) slightly shaken copt. But binding is tight and leaves clean. Paperback.

Uncommon in the US. Argentina, Biographies, Catholics, Namuncurá, Ceferino, 1886-1905. // “El Santito de la Toldería: La vida perfecta de Ceferino Namuncurá” is a biographical work penned by the Argentine author Manuel Gálvez in 1947. The book delves into the life of Ceferino Namuncurá, a figure of indigenous Mapuche heritage who has been venerated for his piety and dedication. Gálvez’s narrative offers a profound exploration of Namuncurá’s spiritual journey and cultural significance within Argentine history. This work reflects Gálvez’s broader literary focus on Argentine identity and social themes. // Native Americans of Argentina.