“Cikota’s study contributes significantly to our understanding of northern Patagonia in the decades and generations after the Conquest of the Desert. Each chapter shines light on a specific dynamic—such as gender, reputation, and Indigeneity—each critical to understanding the fluid and heterogenous society being formed in the region. As such, Cikota’s study brings complexity and nuance to our understanding of how Argentines sought to ‘civilize’ the ‘desert.’”—Carrie Ryan, editor of The Conquest of the Desert: Argentina’s Indigenous Peoples and the Battle for History

"In the aftermath of the so-called Conquest of the Desert, what was the society and state that emerged in northern Patagonia? Javier Cikota provides a compelling response to this question... Ultimately, Cikota’s contribution is a welcome one. It reminds us that place matters."

– Kyle E. Harvey, The Americas

"The pages of Frontier Justice are full of human stories, carefully reconstructed from archival documents. As a result, the book offers a powerful window into the lived experiences, brutal struggles, and hard-fought victories of frontier populations. Cikota excels at making frontier life imaginable, palpable, and emotionally resonant."

– Hannah Greenwald, Hispanic American Historical Review