The Captive in Patagonia by Benjamin Franklin Bourne
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"The Captive in Patagonia" by Benjamin Franklin Bourne is a personal narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's harrowing experiences as he becomes a captive among the indigenous Patagonians after a failed attempt to trade with them. Bourne's tale offers insights into the strange land of Patagonia, its people, and the challenges of survival in such a harsh environment. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for
Bourne's adventures as he embarks on a journey to California with a group of men. Their plans take a dire turn when Bourne, after a series of unfortunate events, gets captured by the Patagonians during a trading encounter. As he navigates his initial moments of captivity, he grapples with the fear and uncertainty of his situation, detailing his interactions with the tribe, including their customs and his attempts to negotiate his release. This gripping start promises an exploration of human resilience and the clash of cultures in a rugged, uncharted territory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bourne, Benjamin Franklin, 1816-1874 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04011445 |
| Title | The Captive in Patagonia |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Paul Fernandez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina |
| Subject | Indians of South America -- Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) |
| Subject | Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Bourne, Benjamin Franklin, 1816-1874 |
| Subject | Tehuelche Indians -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Indian captivities -- Argentina |
| Subject | Indian captivities -- Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38408 |
| Release Date | Dec 25, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 389 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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