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Charles W. Whittemore

A little-known writer with a strong interest in Argentine history, he is remembered for a concise 1920 study on the country’s independence. His work grew out of a paper read before the American Club of Buenos Aires, giving it the feel of a lively historical talk rather than a dry academic text.

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Notes on the History of Argentine Independence

Notes on the History of Argentine Independence

by Charles W. Whittemore

About the author

Charles W. Whittemore is known from surviving bibliographic records as the author of Notes on the History of Argentine Independence, a short historical work published in 1920. The text was presented as a paper read on February 6, 1920, before the American Club of Buenos Aires, which suggests he was part of an English-speaking community in Argentina and wrote for an audience interested in the region’s past.

In that work, he traces the movement toward Argentine independence in a clear, narrative style, focusing on the political and military developments that shaped the break from Spanish rule. The book has remained accessible through later reprints and public-domain digital editions, helping preserve his contribution even though detailed biographical information about his life appears to be scarce.

Because reliable sources about Whittemore himself are limited, much of what can be said with confidence comes from the publication history of his book rather than from full biographical profiles. Even so, his surviving work offers a glimpse of a writer who wanted to make South American history understandable and engaging for general readers.