Descripción de la Patagonia y de las Partes Adyacentes de la América Meridional
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"Descripción de la Patagonia y de las Partes Adyacentes de la América Meridional" by D. Tomás Falkner is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive account of the geography, flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples of Patagonia, as well as insights into the early European explorations of the region. Falkner, who lived in these remote areas for about forty years, combines personal observations with historical
records to provide an in-depth portrayal of this largely uncharted territory. The opening of the book begins with a preliminary discourse that outlines the historical context of Patagonia at the time of Falkner's writings. It highlights that the region was under nominal Spanish control yet remained largely independent and unexplored for centuries. The author discusses early expeditions, including one by Governor Hernandarias in the early 17th century, and touches upon the Jesuits' missionary efforts and alliances with the indigenous tribes. Through personal anecdotes and experiences, Falkner reveals the challenges faced by explorers and missionaries while also reflecting on the rich cultural tapestry of the indigenous peoples he encountered, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the land and its inhabitants in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Falkner, Thomas, 1707-1784 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05042300 |
| Title | Descripción de la Patagonia y de las Partes Adyacentes de la América Meridional |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Héctor Cancela and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina |
| Subject | Indians of South America -- Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) |
| Subject | Moluche dialect |
| Subject | Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Falkland Islands |
| Subject | Pampas (Argentina) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28542 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 319 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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