TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bourne,Benjamin Franklin
TI  - The Captive in Patagonia
AV  - F2801 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Indians of South America -- Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
KW  - Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel
KW  - Bourne, Benjamin Franklin, 1816-1874
KW  - Tehuelche Indians -- Social life and customs
KW  - Indian captivities -- Argentina
KW  - Indian captivities -- Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
N1  - Release date is 2011-12-25; Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Paul Fernandez and the
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N2  - "The Captive in Patagonia" by Benjamin Franklin Bourne is a personal narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's harrowing experiences as he becomes a captive among the indigenous Patagonians after a failed attempt to trade with them. Bourne's tale offers insights into the strange land of Patagonia, its people, and the challenges of survival in such a harsh environment.  The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Bourne's adventures as he embarks on a journey to California with a group of men. Their plans take a dire turn when Bourne, after a series of unfortunate events, gets captured by the Patagonians during a trading encounter. As he navigates his initial moments of captivity, he grapples with the fear and uncertainty of his situation, detailing his interactions with the tribe, including their customs and his attempts to negotiate his release. This gripping start promises an exploration of human resilience and the clash of cultures in a rugged, uncharted territory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38408
ER  -