In Patagonia; The Viceroy Of Ouidah; The Songlines
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Bruce Chatwin
Binding: Paperback
Published: Quality Paperback Book Club, 1997
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine has minor sun-fading and minor peels to corners.
Bruce Chatwin's collected works, In Patagonia, The Viceroy Of Ouidah, and The Songlines, present a compelling triptych of travel, history, and cultural inquiry. This volume chronicles Chatwin's legendary journey through the remote landscapes of Patagonia, uncovers the dramatic life of a Brazilian slave trader in West Africa, and illustrates the profound spiritual geography of Aboriginal Australia. His distinctive prose, blending meticulous research with imaginative storytelling, transports readers to distant lands and ancient traditions. Chatwin's narratives consistently challenge conventional understandings of place and identity, offering a rich tapestry of human experience. This collection argues for the enduring power of movement and storytelling in shaping our world.
Author: Bruce Chatwin
Binding: Paperback
Published: Quality Paperback Book Club, 1997
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Spine has minor sun-fading and minor peels to corners.
Bruce Chatwin's collected works, In Patagonia, The Viceroy Of Ouidah, and The Songlines, present a compelling triptych of travel, history, and cultural inquiry. This volume chronicles Chatwin's legendary journey through the remote landscapes of Patagonia, uncovers the dramatic life of a Brazilian slave trader in West Africa, and illustrates the profound spiritual geography of Aboriginal Australia. His distinctive prose, blending meticulous research with imaginative storytelling, transports readers to distant lands and ancient traditions. Chatwin's narratives consistently challenge conventional understandings of place and identity, offering a rich tapestry of human experience. This collection argues for the enduring power of movement and storytelling in shaping our world.