In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)
Paperback Hardcover Kindle Edition"In Patagonia" is a travelogue written by Bruce Chatwin, originally published in 1977. The book details the author's journey through the Patagonian region, a vast expanse of land at the southern end of South America. Chatwin's narrative weaves together history, anthropology, and personal experience, exploring the rugged beauty of the land, the cultures of the indigenous people who live there, and the eccentric characters he encounters on his journey. Along the way, he searches for the source of a piece of dinosaur skin that he was given as a child, an obsession that propels him ever deeper into Patagonia's mystery and magic. "In Patagonia" has become a classic of travel literature, renowned for its vivid descriptions, anthropological insights, and poetic prose.
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