PATAGONIA

The Origin of Patagonia

Author: Jaime Said
Publisher: Patagonia Media
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: English Edition
ISBN: 9789568793036
Reference price: CH$ 24,990

Synopsis

PATAGONIA The Origin of Patagonia invites English-speaking readers to discover one of the most remote, powerful and fascinating territories on Earth. Located at the southern end of South America, Patagonia has long been associated with mystery, exploration, vast landscapes, indigenous cultures, extreme geography and the great voyages that expanded the map of the modern world.

In this book, Jaime Said presents PATAGONIA as a historical and geographical territory whose story goes far beyond borders. From the first European navigators to the great explorers and scientists who traveled through its coasts, channels, pampas, mountains and glaciers, the book reconstructs the origin and evolution of the Patagonian world.

The work introduces readers to the central figures and episodes that shaped the region's history: the discovery of the Strait of Magellan, the presence of European expeditions, the role of cartographers and sailors, the importance of the Beagle Channel, the influence of Charles Darwin's journey, and the long process through which Patagonia became part of the historical imagination of Chile, Argentina and the world.

With a clear and accessible narrative, PATAGONIA The Origin of Patagonia offers an essential introduction to the southern frontier of the Americas. It is a book for travelers, history lovers, students, researchers and anyone who wants to understand why Patagonia continues to fascinate readers across the globe.

Why read this book

Because it offers an accessible English-language introduction to the history, geography and identity of PATAGONIA, combining exploration, territory, nature and historical memory in one compelling volume.

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