In Patagonia.
by CHATWIN, Bruce
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
1977. London, Jonathan Cape, 1977. 8vo. Publisher's blue cloth, with illustrated dust-wrapper, titled in gilt to spine, and endpapers illustrated in blue; pp. [iv], 204; black and white photographic illustrations; spine slightly sunned (as ususal), otherwise a very good copy in the uncliped wrappers. First Edition. Chatwin's first book set the tone for much of his subsequent travel-writing. As the dust-wrapper affirms: "Writing with sympathy, humour and clarity of observation, the author charts not only the exotic contrasts of Patagonia's landscape, but also the strange life-histories of the eccentrics and exiles who live there. At once adventure story, historical investigation and romance, In Patagonia defies classification and captures the essence of an extraordinary and remote corner of the world".
Synopsis
In Patagonia is an English travel book by Bruce Chatwin, published in 1977. Its ingenuity has become a source of inspiration for travel writers.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Henry Sotheran Ltd. (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2111516
- Title
- In Patagonia.
- Author
- CHATWIN, Bruce
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1977
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Henry Sotheran Ltd.
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London, London
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