BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

In Patagonia
Stock photo: cover may vary

In Patagonia Paperback - 2003

by Bruce Chatwin; Introduction by Nicholas Shakespeare

Add to wish list

This "little masterpiece of travel, history, and adventure" (The New York Times) is Bruce Chatwick's exquisite account of his journey through the "uppermost part of the earth"--that stretch of land at the southern tip of South America, where bandits were once made welcome and Charles Darwin formed part of his "survival of the fittest" theory.

Summary

An exhilarating look at a place that still retains the exotic mystery of a far-off, unseen land, Bruce Chatwin’s exquisite account of his journey through Patagonia teems with evocative descriptions, remarkable bits of history, and unforgettable anecdotes. Fueled by an unmistakable lust for life and adventure and a singular gift for storytelling, Chatwin treks through “the uttermost part of the earth”— that stretch of land at the southern tip of South America, where bandits were once made welcome—in search of almost forgotten legends, the descendants of Welsh immigrants, and the log cabin built by Butch Cassidy. An instant classic upon publication in 1977, In Patagonia is a masterpiece that has cast a long shadow upon the literary world.

Reader reviews for In Patagonia

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

The masterpiece of travel writing that revolutionized the genre and made its author famous overnight

An exhilarating look at a place that still retains the exotic mystery of a far-off, unseen land, Bruce Chatwin's exquisite account of his journey through Patagonia teems with evocative descriptions, remarkable bits of history, and unforgettable anecdotes. Fueled by an unmistakable lust for life and adventure and a singular gift for storytelling, Chatwin treks through "the uttermost part of the earth"--that stretch of land at the southern tip of South America, where bandits were once made welcome--in search of almost-forgotten legends, the descendants of Welsh immigrants, and the log cabin built by Butch Cassidy. An instant classic upon publication in 1977, In Patagonia is a masterpiece that has cast a long shadow upon the literary world.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Details

  • Title In Patagonia
  • Author Bruce Chatwin; Introduction by Nicholas Shakespeare
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: Repri
  • Pages 240
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Classics, New York
  • Publication date 2003-03-25
  • Features Bibliography, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780142437193 / 0142437190
  • Weight 0.48 lbs (0.22 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.7 x 5 x 0.7 in (19.56 x 12.70 x 1.78 cm)
  • Age range 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Latin America
  • Category Travel - General
  • Library of Congress subjects Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -, Chatwin, Bruce - Travel - Patagonia
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2002045038
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

Media reviews

“A book to stand on the shelf with Graham Greene, Somerset Maugham, and Paul Theroux.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Bruce Chatwin joins the ranks of the great British travel writers with In Patagonia.” —The Washington Post

About the author

Bruce Chatwin (1940-1989) was the author of In Patagonia, The Viceroy of Ouidah, On the Black Hill, The Songlines, and Utz. His other books are What Am I Doing Here and Anatomy of Restlessness, posthumous anthologies of shorter works, and Far Journeys, a collection of his photographs that also includes selections from his travel notebooks.
Back to top↑

More Copies for Sale

Show all copies
In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)
Stock photo: cover may vary

In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)

by Chatwin, Bruce

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780142437193 / 0142437190
Quantity available
1
Seller
Symposia Bookstore
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$2.87
A$5.05 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Classics, 2003-03-01. paperback. Good. 5x0x7. Clean, unmarked pages, minor wear to cover. Pages are slightly tanned.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$2.87
A$5.05 Delivery to USA
In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)
Stock photo: cover may vary

In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)

by Bruce Chatwin

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780142437193 / 0142437190
Quantity available
1
Seller
Wonder Book
Item price
A$7.39
A$5.76 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Classics. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$7.39
A$5.76 Delivery to USA
In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)
Stock photo: cover may vary

In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)

by Chatwin, Bruce

  • Used
  • Acceptable
Condition
Acceptable
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780142437193 / 0142437190
Quantity available
1
Seller
BooksRun
Item price
A$8.58
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Classics. Acceptable. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$8.58
Free Delivery to USA
In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)
Stock photo: cover may vary

In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)

by Bruce Chatwin

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780142437193 / 0142437190
Quantity available
1
Seller
Orphans Treasure Box
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$8.65
A$5.76 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Classics, 2003-03-01. paperback. Good. 0x5x7. Ships quickly. Mild to moderate shelf/reading wear. Tanned pages. Orphans Treasure Box sells books to raise money for orphans and vulnerable kids.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$8.65
A$5.76 Delivery to USA
In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)
Stock photo: cover may vary

In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)

by Bruce Chatwin

  • Used
  • Very good
Condition
Very good
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780142437193 / 0142437190
Quantity available
2
Seller
Dunaway Books
Item price
A$8.66
A$5.78 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Classics, March 2003. Paper Back. Very Good. Binding tight and square, Pages are clean and unmarked.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$8.66
A$5.78 Delivery to USA
In Patagonia

In Patagonia

by Chatwin, Bruce

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780142437193 / 0142437190
Quantity available
4
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$9.23
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Group, 2003. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$9.23
Free Delivery to USA
In Patagonia

In Patagonia

by Chatwin, Bruce

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Paperback
Condition
Acceptable
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780142437193 / 0142437190
Quantity available
1
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$9.23
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Group, 2003. Paperback. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$9.23
Free Delivery to USA
In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)
Stock photo: cover may vary

In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)

by Bruce Chatwin

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780142437193 / 0142437190
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ergodebooks
Item price
A$13.12
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin, 0000-00-00. paperback. Used: Good. 0.60x5.00x7.70. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$13.12
Free Delivery to USA
In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)
Stock photo: cover may vary

In Patagonia (Penguin Classics)

by Bruce Chatwin

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780142437193 / 0142437190
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ausvora INC
Item price
A$13.79
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Classics. paperback. Good. 9.5X6.5X1.5. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$13.79
Free Delivery to USA
In Patagonia
Stock photo: cover may vary

In Patagonia

by Chatwin, Bruce

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780142437193 / 0142437190
Quantity available
2
Seller
Better World Books
Item price
A$14.55
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Penguin Publishing Group. Used - Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$14.55
Free Delivery to USA
Show all copies
Back to top↑

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.