In Patagonia (Paperback, Reissue)

As much a voyage of the imagination as a truthful description of a journey, this extraordinary book, first published in 1978, changed the landscape of travel writing forever. As Paul Theroux discovered, in a later attempt to pursue Chatwin's course, the Patagonia he recorded, was not easily revisited by anyone else, save in this book. Chatwin's encounters with Welsh descended farmers, his tales of Butch Cassidy's Argentine hide out and the general sense of awe at the harsh beauty of Patagonia should fire the imagination of most readers. This is a short but wonderful ramble of people, places and thoutghts. As well as being a writer of magnficent style, Chatwin was a connoisseur of the unusual. None of his characters blend into the surroundings; all are bewitched and multifaceted, shining like a brilliantly cut gem. A jewel amongst travel books. (Kirkus UK)

IN PATAGONIA is a Quest or a Wonder Voyage. It is about wandering andexile. Bruce Chatwin travels to a remote country in search of a strange beast and, as he goes along, describes his encounters with other people whose stories delay him on the road.

General

Imprint:	Vintage
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Vintage classics
Release date:	December 1998
Authors:	Bruce Chatwin
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	260
Edition:	Reissue
ISBN-13:	978-0-09-976951-4
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > General Books > Travel > Travel writing > General
LSN:	0-09-976951-4
Barcode:	9780099769514

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