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Fitzroy & the Southern Patagonia Ice Field   |   READING AND TRAVEL GUIDE

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Essential Books These 4 items are available for $76, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXPAT91)		  
Trekking in the Patagonian Andes  •  Carolyn McCarthy
GUIDEBOOK •  2009 •  PAPER  • 308 PAGES
This convenient guide features trail maps and route descriptions of walks throughout Patagonia, including a long sections on Torres del Paine in Chile and Glacier National Park in Argentina. With detailed practical information, color photography, 31 maps and good background on preparing for your trek. Third edition. (PAT12, $24.99)		   Trekking in the Patagonian Andes
In Patagonia  •  Bruce Chatwin
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1989 •  PAPER  • 204 PAGES • FAVORITE
A masterpiece of travel, history and adventure. This award-winning book captures the spirit of the land, history, wildlife and people of Patagonia. There's no travel writer as engaging, insightful and just plain wonderful as Bruce Chatwin. (PAT01, $15.00)		   In Patagonia
Natural Patagonia, Argentina and Chile  •  Marcelo D. Beccaceci
NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 124 PAGES • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE
An informative photographic journey through the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of Patagonia. Featuring 120 color photographs, presented in Spanish and English. (PAT22, $24.95)		   Natural Patagonia, Argentina and Chile
Patagonian South Icefield Trekking Map  •  Zagier & Urruty Maps
MAP
A two-sided topographic map of the Fitzroy and Cerro Torre treks, in glorious color with contour lines every 50 meters and landscape features. It also includes a satellite view map with routes of well-known icefield expeditions. Scale 1:50,000. It covers Los Glaciares National Park, Mount Fitzroy, Cerros Torre & Huemul, Lagos Viedma and O'Higgens and surroundings. Two Sides. 28x40 inches. (PAT72, $16.95)		  



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