PATAGONIA

History of Patagonia

Author: Jaime Said
Publisher: Patagonia Media
Format: Paperback
Spanish
Year of publication: 2023
Number of pages: 268
Dimensions: 22.80 x 15.20 cm
ISBN: 9789568793241
Reference store price: CH$ 24,990

Synopsis

In PATAGONIA , Jaime Said invites the reader to explore the history of this territory from its earliest explorations to the processes of conquest, occupation, and geographical definition. The book addresses the discovery of the Strait of Magellan, the strategic importance of the southern channels, the presence of European navigators, scientific expeditions, and the evolution of the borders that shaped Chilean and Argentine Patagonia.

The book presents Patagonia as a vast historical and geographical unit, transcending current political borders. Through a well-documented, clear, and accessible approach, the author reconstructs the events that shaped the destiny of the southernmost tip of South America, incorporating maps, historical references, and a broad perspective on the relationship between humankind, nature, and the land.

PATAGONIA is an invitation to understand how this remote place became a symbol of adventure, resilience, mystery, and natural beauty. Its pages reveal why Patagonia remains one of the most powerful names in the universal imagination.

Why read this book?

Because it offers a comprehensive look at the history, geography and origin of Patagonia, ideal for those who wish to understand southern Chile and Argentina from its historical roots, its explorers and its great territorial milestones.