In Patagonia [Paperback]

Bruce Chatwin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 9, 1979

In Patagonia is Bruce Chatwin's exquisite account of his journey through "the uttermost part of the earth," that stretch of land at the southern tip of South America, where bandits were once made welcome and Charles Darwin formed part of his "survival of the fittest" theory. Chatwin's evocative descriptions, notes on the odd history of the region, and enchanting anecdotes make In Patagonia an exhilarating look at a place that still retains the exotic mystery of a far-off, unseen land. An instant classic upon publication in 1977, In Patagonia remains a masterwork of literature.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Picador (March 9, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330256440
• ISBN-13: 978-0330256445
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #773,716 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bruce Chatwin reinvented British travel writing with his first book, In Patagonia, and followed it with many travel books and novels, each unique and extraordinary. He died in 1989.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rough Jem, June 10, 2011

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This review is from: In Patagonia (Kindle Edition)

Chatwin's Patagonia reads like it was written in fits and starts after long days of travel. It is unpolished and magical. His tangents and set pieces weave together and somtimes stop cold. It's a lovely way to travel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Service, January 9, 2012

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This review is from: In Patagonia (Paperback)

Arrived promptly and in great condition. I don't know what to write to make this 20 words long. Am I reviewing the book or the folks who sent it to me? As for the book, it was a bit too clever for my tastes, it was more a reflection of the writer's imagination than the countryside.