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100 1 _aHesketh-Prichard, H.
_q(Hesketh),
_d1876-1922
245 1 0 _aThrough the Heart of Patagonia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-07-31
508 _aProduced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Through the Heart of Patagonia" by H. Hesketh Prichard is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. This adventurous narrative follows the author's expedition into the largely uncharted regions of Patagonia, aiming to explore its unique wildlife and the native Tehuelche Indians while searching for the possible survival of the prehistoric Mylodon. The book combines vivid descriptions of the landscape with reflections on the diverse cultures encountered. The opening of the book sets the stage for this thrilling journey, offering insights into the motivations behind the expedition. Prichard introduces Patagonia as a land filled with mystery, describing its vast emptiness and challenging geography. He outlines his initial lack of evidence for the existence of the Mylodon and the difficulties faced during the expedition, including the contrasting experiences of the rugged Patagonian landscapes and the life of the gauchos. This introduction establishes a foundation for the adventures and discoveries that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of South America -- Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
653 _aPatagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel
653 _aNatural history -- Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
653 _aPatagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Discovery and exploration -- British
700 1 _aMillais, John Guille,
_d1865-1931
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43366
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