Buenos Aires: The Biography of a City James Gardner
Publisher: St. Martin's Press

There's also a list of blogs in the sidebar with ongoing stories of life in the city. 10 Books to Read Before You Study Abroad in Buenos Aires. Percent of Buenos Aires' residents were foreign born in 1914. Cities were conduits for moving meat and grain from fertile hinterlands to eastern markets. Autonomous city of Buenos Aires HistoryEdit This Page. This mobile site does not currently support the purchase of this item. Buenos Aires, Argentina, recognized for its European-style architecture and lively theater scene, is a truly special place. The name of the city of Buenos Aires (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbwenoˈsaiɾes]), the capital of Argentina, means "Good Airs" or "Fair Winds" in Spanish. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Buenos Aires: The Biography of a City - Kindle edition by James Gardner. Add it to your Wish List and you can view and purchase it from your computer. In this book, Jason Wilson explores the history behind the monuments, buildings and people of the city.