The Captive in Patagonia by Benjamin Franklin Bourne

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Author Bourne, Benjamin Franklin, 1816-1874
LoC No. 04011445
Title The Captive in Patagonia
Note Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Captive in Patagonia" by Benjamin Franklin Bourne is a personal narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's harrowing experiences as he becomes a captive among the indigenous Patagonians after a failed attempt to trade with them. Bourne's tale offers insights into the strange land of Patagonia, its people, and the challenges of survival in such a harsh environment. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Bourne's adventures as he embarks on a journey to California with a group of men. Their plans take a dire turn when Bourne, after a series of unfortunate events, gets captured by the Patagonians during a trading encounter. As he navigates his initial moments of captivity, he grapples with the fear and uncertainty of his situation, detailing his interactions with the tribe, including their customs and his attempts to negotiate his release. This gripping start promises an exploration of human resilience and the clash of cultures in a rugged, uncharted territory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F2801: Latin America local history: Argentina
Subject Indians of South America -- Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
Subject Patagonia (Argentina and Chile) -- Description and travel
Subject Bourne, Benjamin Franklin, 1816-1874
Subject Tehuelche Indians -- Social life and customs
Subject Indian captivities -- Argentina
Subject Indian captivities -- Patagonia (Argentina and Chile)
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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