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At home with the Patagonians. A year’s wanderings over untrodden ground from the Straits of Magellan to the Rio Negro. - 1873

by Musters, George Chawarth

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Second edition. John Murray. London. 1873. Octavo. xix, 340pp. Engraved frontis., folding map (with closed tears and small hole), 9 further plates. Recent quarter calf, marbled boards, spine in six compartments with raised bands and gilt lettering and blind motifs. All edges marbled. p.242 misnumbered 224. Light toning, occasional marks. George Chaworth Musters (1841-1879) "The King of Patagonia" led a remarkable life. Born in Naples, he was orphaned by the age of four, and brought up by his uncle Hammond who had sailed with Fitzroy aboard "The Beagle". He lived and travelled throughout South America, and was recognised by the RGS for his contributions to the geographical knowledge of the continent. His wife Mary is the ' Mary ' of Byron's poem, 'The Dream.' "Commander R.N. Traveller and explorer in unknown latitudes of South America" [From his gravestone].
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  • Title At home with the Patagonians. A year’s wanderings over untrodden ground from the Straits of Magellan to the Rio Negro.
  • Author Musters, George Chawarth
  • Condition Used - See item description
  • Publisher John Murray, London
  • Date 1873
  • Bookseller's Inventory # biblio70

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