In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)

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The masterpiece of travel writing that revolutionized the genre and made its author famous overnight
 
An exhilarating look at a place that still retains the exotic mystery of a far-off, unseen land, Bruce Chatwin’s exquisite account of his journey through Patagonia teems with evocative descriptions, remarkable bits of history, and unforgettable anecdotes. Fueled by an unmistakable lust for life and adventure and a singular gift for storytelling, Chatwin treks through “the uttermost part of the earth”—that stretch of land at the southern tip of South America, where bandits were once made welcome—in search of almost-forgotten legends, the descendants of Welsh immigrants, and the log cabin built by Butch Cassidy. An instant classic upon publication in 1977, In Patagonia is a masterpiece that has cast a long shadow upon the literary world.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0142437190
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Classics
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2003
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780142437193
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0142437193
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.6 x 5 x 7.7 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #34,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in Argentinian History #3 in Chilean History #28 in Historical Latin America Biographies
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Customers find this book fascinating and excellently written, describing it as a classic that tells the human history of Patagonia and is essential reading for travelers and adventurers. The book is full of beautiful wonders, and one customer notes it provides rich descriptions of the lives and scenery. The storytelling receives mixed reactions – while some praise the beautiful stories told by natives, others find the narrative aimless. The readability is also mixed, with some finding it very readable while others say it’s difficult to follow.