TY  - BOOK
AU  - Falkner,Thomas
TI  - Descripción de la Patagonia y de las Partes Adyacentes de la América Meridional
AV  - F2801 
PY  - 2009///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Indians of South America -- Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
KW  - Moluche dialect
KW  - Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel
KW  - Falkland Islands
KW  - Pampas (Argentina)
N1  - Release date is 2009-04-08; Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Héctor Cancela and the
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N2  - "Descripción de la Patagonia y de las Partes Adyacentes de la América Meridional" by D. Tomás Falkner is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive account of the geography, flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples of Patagonia, as well as insights into the early European explorations of the region. Falkner, who lived in these remote areas for about forty years, combines personal observations with historical records to provide an in-depth portrayal of this largely uncharted territory.  The opening of the book begins with a preliminary discourse that outlines the historical context of Patagonia at the time of Falkner's writings. It highlights that the region was under nominal Spanish control yet remained largely independent and unexplored for centuries. The author discusses early expeditions, including one by Governor Hernandarias in the early 17th century, and touches upon the Jesuits' missionary efforts and alliances with the indigenous tribes. Through personal anecdotes and experiences, Falkner reveals the challenges faced by explorers and missionaries while also reflecting on the rich cultural tapestry of the indigenous peoples he encountered, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the land and its inhabitants in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -