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Gauchos

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A name bestowed upon the natives of the pampas of S. America; they are of Indo-Spanish descent, and are chiefly engaged in pastoral pursuits, herding cattle, &c.; they are dexterous horsemen, and are courteous and hospitable; the wide-brimmed sombrero and loose poncho are characteristic articles of their dress.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Gauchos'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​g/gauchos.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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