In Patagonia (Penguin Classics) |  | Author: Bruce Chatwin
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Category: Book
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Pages: 240
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Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0142437190
Dewey Decimal Number: 918.270464
EAN: 9780142437193
ASIN: 0142437190
Publication Date: March 2003
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In Patagonia is Bruce Chatwin's exquisite account of his journey through "the uttermost part of the earth," that stretch of land at the southern tip of South America, where bandits were once made welcome and Charles Darwin formed part of his "survival of the fittest" theory. Chatwin's evocative descriptions, notes on the odd history of the region, and enchanting anecdotes make In Patagonia an exhilarating look at a place that still retains the exotic mystery of a far-off, unseen land. An instant classic upon publication in 1977, In Patagonia remains a masterwork of literature.
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 Dreamy July 25, 2010
Empress of the Air
I love this book. I read and re-read it several times. Bruce Chatwin's descriptions of the people he met were magical, and must also have reflected his effect on them. It was at times surreal, much like I imagine traveling through South America and the overwhelming beauty of Patagonia. This is a book that reads like poetry, and you can pick any page and sink into it, or just close your eyes and you are right there. Beautiful writing about a beautiful, mysterious country, and about cats of all stripes. Another favorite travel book of mine is The Beach by Alex Garland, which is an entirely different but also compelling.
oddly compelling travel writing December 13, 2009
steve ulrich (minneapolis, mn)
i didn't know what to make of this book when i heard about it. it seemed to be on on eveyone's list of must read travel writing so i added it prior to a trip to south america. it doesn't disappoint. there's a little bit of everything for everyone here. if you like personal vignettes, it's got 'em. if you want a historical perspective on things, it's got 'em. chatwin seems to weave together a compelling read without a well defined travelogue.
A MASTER OF TRAVEL August 3, 2009
Joseph H. Race (SAIPAN, MP United States)
Chatwin captures the essence of Patagonia page after page, and I really enjoyed how he described the bleakness of the land but also how he found and described interesting people along the way. His adjectives were wonderful. He's right up there with best travel writers of all time, including some of the early explorers into lands unknown to Europeans. A classic to be read every couple of years, and also one to have in your packsack when you venturing into Chile and Argentina. Paul Theroux and Graham Greene liked his writing - that's a message in itself. Very enjoyable afternoon read...
 Another view June 10, 2009
Vell Bruixot (Chile)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Chatwin's "In Patagonia" continues to sell well and is widely appreciated as good writing, widely quoted, as if the book had some sort of value as a proper work on the history of the region. "In Patagonia" is great writing, some say, where style and entertainment are more important than the veracity of the content. And therein lies one of the curious issues surrounding good travel writing (though Chatwin reportedly did not like to be called a "travel writer.") Author Dan Buck was charitable when he wrote of Chatwin's book, "He narrated, but he was not necessarily telling the literal truth in every instance...." Writers from the region superficially visited by Chatwin often describe his work as something on the order of "full of inventions, but good writing." For tourists visiting Patagonia it may be sufficient to be amused and entertained by Chatwin's famous book. The cafés of Puerto Natales seem to be full of tourists reading and quoting from Chatwin's book as if it were the emblematic work on Patagonia. Fact-checkers, on the other hand, will seek other sources.
For Those With Wanderlust January 5, 2009
Joe (Belize)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
My passion for travel and discovery made this man and his writings a great addition to my library. In Patagonia is a great introduction to Chatwin's style and stories of exploration, and the delivery is pleasant. He goes beyond the tourist venues to become immersed in local culture, and then shares his experiences in such a way as to make me grateful he did.
What makes his writings more than simply a travelogue is the ability to make culture and perspective not only accessible, but fun!
For those that want to go everywhere and do everything, Bruce Chatwin is a great example: he did. He did, and his writings are a beautiful tribute to that passion to go off the beaten track.
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