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Across Patagonia (1881)

Contributor(s): Dixie, Florence (Author), Beerbohm, Julius (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781165292837

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing

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Pub Date: September 10, 2010

Lexile Code: 0000

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.81" H x 9.00" L x 6.00" W ( 1.31 lbs) 290 pages

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Description: Across Patagonia is a travelogue written by Florence Dixie, an Englishwoman who journeyed through Patagonia in 1880-81. The book describes her experiences and observations during the expedition, which was undertaken in the company of her brother, a naturalist, and a small group of guides and porters. Dixie provides vivid descriptions of the rugged terrain, the flora and fauna of the region, and the native peoples she encountered along the way. She also recounts the challenges and hardships of the journey, including harsh weather conditions, difficult river crossings, and encounters with dangerous animals. Throughout the book, Dixie offers insights into the culture and history of Patagonia, as well as her own perspectives on the natural world and the role of exploration in human society. Written in a lively and engaging style, Across Patagonia remains a classic of travel literature and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of South America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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