| Author |
Rabot, Charles, 1856-1944 |
| Title |
La Terre de Feu d'après le Dr Otto Nordenskjöld
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| Original Publication |
France: Hachette,1902.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"La Terre de Feu d'après le Dr Otto Nordenskjöld" by Charles Rabot is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work documents the explorations of Dr. Otto Nordenskjöld in the southernmost region of South America, focusing on the geographical and natural aspects of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia. The text likely explores themes of discovery, environmental contrasts, and the anthropological insights gained through the expedition. The opening of this work sets the stage for a vivid exploration of the largely unknown lands of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego in the late 19th century. The narrative begins with the departure of Dr. Nordenskjöld from Buenos Aires, detailing the logistical challenges and landscapes he encounters as he travels southward. Key events include encounters with harsh weather, the formation of his exploratory team which includes naturalists Dusen and Ohlin, and their first significant challenges, including a search for indigenous skeletons and the establishment of camp in the rugged terrain. This introduction not only provides a glimpse into the scientific missions of the past but also highlights the breathtaking, yet daunting, landscapes of the southern continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
F3051: Latin America local history: Chile
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| LoC Class |
F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina
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| Subject |
Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Tierra del Fuego (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Ona Indians
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| Subject |
Magallanes y Antártica Chilena (Chile) -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Nordenskjöld, Otto, 1869-1928
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69536 |
| Release Date |
Dec 13, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 16, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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