The Guasos of Chile, who correspond to the Gauchos of the Pampas, are, however, a very different set of beings. Chile is the more civilised of the two countries, and the inhabitants, in consequence, have lost much individual character. Gradations in rank are much more strongly marked: the Guaso does not by any means consider every man his equal; and I was quite surprised to find that my companions did not like to eat at the same time with myself.
“The Guasos of Chile, who correspond to the Gauchos of the Pampas, are, however, a very different set of beings. Chile is the more civilised of the two countries, and the inhabitants, in consequence, have lost much individual character. Gradations in rank are much more strongly marked: the Guaso does not by any means consider every man his equal; and I was quite surprised to find that my companions did not like to eat at the same time with myself.”
Reference
Darwin, Charles (1935). “The Voyage of the Beagle: A Naturalist's Voyage Round the World.” (Start Classics). Kindle Edition. Chapter XII, CENTRAL CHILE, AUGUST 17, 1834, p. 241 of 468. 52%. Read Monday, April 30, 2018.
