The Oriental Republic of Uruguay at the World's Columbian Exhibition, Chicago, 1893

"The Oriental Republic of Uruguay at the World's Columbian Exhibition, Chicago, 1893" by Carlos María de Pena is a historical snapshot of Uruguay as it geared up to showcase itself at the World's Columbian Exhibition. It paints a broad picture of the nation, touching on its land, farming, trade, and important numbers, really trying to highlight what Uruguay had to offer the world during that time period. It emphasizes the country's rich resources and its aspirations for growth, despite the challenges in gathering the latest data. The book feels super patriotic, like it wants to show off all the cool things about Uruguay to an international audience and prove that it's a place full of potential.