| Author |
Musters, George C., 1841-1879 |
| LoC No. |
04011439
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| Title |
At home with the Patagonians : a year's wanderings over untrodden ground from the Straits of Magellan to the Rio Negro
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by René Anderson Benitz and the Online Distributed
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| Summary |
"At Home with the Patagonians: A Year's Wanderings Over Untrodden Ground" by George Chaworth Musters is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This account details the author's explorations in Patagonia, focusing particularly on the Tehuelche people and the various adventures he encounters during his journey from the Straits of Magellan to the Rio Negro. The narrative captures a mix of ethnographic observation and travel adventure, allowing readers a glimpse into both the landscapes and the indigenous cultures of the region. At the start of the book, Musters recounts his motivations for traveling to Patagonia, inspired by past explorers and the desire to understand the little-known interior of the country. He describes his preparations, the challenges faced in navigating the treacherous coastal waters, and his first encounters with the desolate yet captivating landscapes of Patagonia. The opening chapters detail his interactions with local Chilean communities, the imminent expedition to Santa Cruz, and his first impressions of the indigenous Tehuelche people, setting the stage for deeper explorations into both the land and its cultural inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina
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| Subject |
Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Tzoneca language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42483 |
| Release Date |
Apr 8, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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