Gauchos of Argentina : Footprint Reading Library 2200

Geographic, National; Waring, Rob

ISBN 10: 1424012031 / ISBN 13: 9781424012039

Published by Heinle-Cengage ELT, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gauchos of Argentina : Footprint Reading Library 2200
• Publisher: Heinle-Cengage ELT
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1424012031
• ISBN 13: 9781424012039
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life; the life of a gaucho. This special type of cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho?

About the Author

Dr. Rob Waring is an Associate Professor at Notre Dame Seishin Women's University in Okayama, Japan. His research interests extend to reading and the acquisition of vocabulary. He is a founding member of the Extensive Reading Foundation and a well-known expert on Extensive Reading. He has published many articles on Extensive Reading and is program advisor to many educational institutions throughout Asia. He maintains an Extensive Reading website, and is owner and moderator of the Extensive Reading discussion list. He was co-conference chair of JALT 2005 in Shizuoka, Japan.