Isbn: 9780243934089 - Narrative of a Journey Round the World: Comprising a Winter-passage Across the Andes to Chili; with a Visit to the Gold Regions of California and ... South Sea Islands, Java, &c (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this book, the author takes readers on a journey through South America, California, and the South Sea Islands. An adventurous and perilous voyage is described in rich detail, starting off along the coast of South America and the settlement of Buenos Aires. With a diverse cast of companions, the writerâs keen eye for detail captures the sights, sounds, and culture of indigenous people and the natural world. Along the way, he explores the devastating impact of the Pampas Indians' rebellion, tensions between the Argentine government and its citizens, and the livelihood of gauchos, and their relationship with their environment. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the region's history, politics, and people, as it was in the 1840s. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…