A Visit to the Indians on the Frontiers of Chile
GARDINER, Captain Allen F.
From Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
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AbeBooks Seller since 15 December 2006
From Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 15 December 2006
About this Item
194 p. 20 cm. Frontispiece map, 3 engraved plates. Rebound in half leather with marbled paper boards, new spine label, new endpapers. A bit of fading to spine and top front. Former owner's label on front pastedown. Thumbing to half title. Occasional stains. Foxing to the three plates. An account of the author's travels among the indigenous peoples of southern Chile in mid-19th century. Gardiner documents his encounters with various tribes, including the Puelches, Araucanians, and Tehuelches, and describes their customs, language, and way of life. He also provides insights into the economic and political forces driving colonization and missions to the region. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of indigenous peoples in Chile and the rest of South America. Seller Inventory # 149635
Bibliographic Details
Title: A Visit to the Indians on the Frontiers of ...
Publisher: R B. Seeley and W. Burnside, London
Publication Date: 1841
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very good
Edition: First Edition.
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