Puig, Manuel

Puig spent his childhood in a small village on the pampas, but moved at age 13 to Buenos Aires, where he pursued his high school and university studies.

Hettner, Alfred

While completing work on his doctorate at the University of Strasbourg (now in France), Hettner became increasingly absorbed in philosophy.

Bail

Procedure by which a judge or magistrate sets at liberty one who has been arrested or imprisoned, upon receipt of security to ensure the released prisoner's later appearance in court for further proceedings. Release from custody is ordinarily effected by posting a sum of money, or a bond, although originally bail included the delivery of other forms of property,

Plumebird

Any of several bird-of-paradise species. See bird-of-paradise.