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Antigua and My Life Before


by Marcela Serrano | Margaret Sayers Peden

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

Set in Santiago, Chile, and the Guatemalan city of Antigua, this is the story of two women --- one a famous singer, the other an artist/architect -- and a tragic shooting that sparks off memories of their friendship. (CRB121, $14.00)

Blue at the Mizzen

Blue at the Mizzen


by Patrick O'Brian

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

In this, the last exciting episode of the series, Captain Aubrey's crew sails to South America to help Chile gain independence from Spain. (CHI33, $14.95)

The Breakdown of Democratic Regimes: Chile


by Jua Linz

  • HISTORY
  • 1978
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

This compact,systematic review of the regimes of Latin American provides a framework for understanding the dynamics of political change. (CHI68, $28.00)

Cape Horn

Cape Horn


by Felix Riesenberg | William A. Briesemeister

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1985
  • HARD COVER
  • 450 PAGES

Magellan, Drake and Darwin are all covered in Captain Riesenberg's lively tale of exploration and discovery, first publsihed in 1939. A master mariner, Reisenberg draws on his own long association with seafaring and the sea. (PAT10, $39.95)

The Captain's Verses, The Love Poems


by Pablo Neruda | Donald D. Walsh

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

A bilingual edition of Neruda's subtle and sweet love poems, published in 2004 to coincide with his centennial. (CHI60, $12.95)

Conquistadors

Conquistadors


by Michael Wood

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A lively, illustrated account of the Spanish conquest of the New World by the intrepid writer-filmmaker Michael Wood, (SAM48, $27.95)

Curfew

Curfew


by Jose Donoso

  • LITERATURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Set in bellavista just after the death of Pablo Neruda's widow, this novel evokes the atmosphere of Santiago under Pinochet. (CHI21, $14.00)

Daughter of Fortune, A Novel


by Isabel Allende

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

In this absorbing historical novel a young woman follows her lover from Valparaiso (then a British colony) to California at the height of the gold rush. (CHI63, $14.00)

The Discoverers

The Discoverers


by Daniel Boorstin

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1985
  • PAPER
  • 745 PAGES

This wide-ranging and readable account of exploration by Daniel Boorstin includes a chapter on some of the great sea voyages, including Magellan's voyage to Tierra del Fuego and Cook's extraordinary journey into the Southern Ocean. (EXP01, $18.95)

Divided Soul, A Journey Through the Secular and Religious in Hispanic Life

Divided Soul, A Journey Through the Secular and Religious in Hispanic Life


by David Alan Harvey

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 176 PAGES

A culmination of a photographer's two decade quest to capture the global Hispanic spirit on film. (SPN191, $49.95)

The Explorers of South America

The Explorers of South America


by Edward Goodman

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 408 PAGES

A narrative history of exploration from Christopher Columbus to the 19th century, with journal excerpts, diaries and other writings of the explorers themselves. (SAM10, $26.95)

Far Away and Long Ago

Far Away and Long Ago


by W.H. Hudson

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 338 PAGES

Hudson's enthralling childhood remembrances are rich with descriptions of the landscapes, birds and nature of Argentina. (SAM11, $34.95)

The Far Side of the World

The Far Side of the World


by Patrick O'Brian

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 366 PAGES

O'Brian takes readers on an adventure around Cape Horn in this enthralling Aubrey and Maturin tale, featuring evocative descriptions of the wildlife of Patagonia and Galapagos and a vivid portrait of Nelson's British Navy. (SAM01, $14.95)

Fodor's Chile, Including Argentine Patagonia

Fodor's Chile, Including Argentine Patagonia


by Adam Taplin

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 463 PAGES

An excellent all-around practical guide to the attractions, cultures and natural history of Chile. (CHI81, $22.99)

Frommer's Argentina

Frommer's Argentina


by Haas Mroue | Kristina Schreck | Michael Luongo

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

Featuring authoritative, opinionated reviews on where to go, sleep and eat by enthusiasts. (ARG58, $22.99)

Frommer's Chile & Easter Island


by Stephan Kueffner

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 480 PAGES

A practical travel guide featuring excellent annotated listings of what to do and where to eat and sleep. With one-color maps and suggested excursions. (CHI76, $23.99)

Last Evenings on Earth


by Roberto Bolano | Chris Andrews

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Striking stories of young men adrift in an inhospitable Latin America, written by a man who was himself intimate with exile. (CHI72, $13.95)

The Last Time Around Cape Horn, The Historic 1949 Voyage of the Windjammer Pamir

The Last Time Around Cape Horn, The Historic 1949 Voyage of the Windjammer Pamir


by William F. Stark | Peter Stark

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

The unstinting memoir of the then 22-year-old rookie aboard the famous windjammer Pamir. (PAT69, $13.00)

Latin American Art


by John F. Scott

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A popular survey for undergraduate art students, this general history of the arts in Latin America ranges from pre-history to the present. Includes illustrations, maps and a chronology. (SAM33, $29.95)

Liberators, Latin America's Struggle for Independence 1810-1830

Liberators, Latin America's Struggle for Independence 1810-1830


by Robert Harvey

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 561 PAGES

Focused on the heroism and derring-do of seven legendary men, Harvey tells the story of Simon Bolivar, General Jose de San Martin and other greats in the fight for independence. (SAM35, $18.95)

Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring

Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 1148 PAGES

A comprehensive, detailed practical guide to traveling in South America. (SAM44, $34.99)

Magical Sites, Women Travelers in 19th Century Latin America


by Marjorie Agosin

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A lively treasury of accounts written by women --from French nuns to upper-crust Europeans --who traveled across Latin America in the 19th century . (SAM29, $17.00)

Mammals of the Neotropics: The Southern Cone, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

Mammals of the Neotropics: The Southern Cone, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay


by John F. Eisenberg | Kent H. Redford

  • REFERENCE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 460 PAGES

Organized taxonomically, this thorough volume of species accounts includes external measurements, physical descriptions, geographical distribution, and information on their habitats. (SAM14, $70.00)

Memoirs


by Pablo Neruda

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

The autobiography of the great poet, traveler and observer of events. (CHI24, $18.00)

The Moon by Whalelight and Other Adventures Among Bats, Penguins, Crocodiles, and Whales

The Moon by Whalelight and Other Adventures Among Bats, Penguins, Crocodiles, and Whales


by Diane Ackerman

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 250 PAGES

Delightful essays combining anecdote, observation and natural history, featuring a long chapter on Roger Payne and his work on the right whales of Peninsula Valdes. (PAT03, $14.95)

Moon Handbook Chile, Including Easter Island

Moon Handbook Chile, Including Easter Island


by Wayne Bernhardson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 707 PAGES

A practical guide in the Moon series, packed not only with travel necessities (hotels, restaurants, sights), but also with a good overview of the region's culture and history. (CHI82, $22.95)

Mummy Congress: Science, Obsession, and the Everlasting Dead


by Heather Pringle

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A surprisingly lively informative account of an arcane but fascinating area of research. (SCI77, $13.95)

My Old Man and the Sea: A Father and Son Sail Around Cape Horn

My Old Man and the Sea: A Father and Son Sail Around Cape Horn


by David Hays | Daniel Hays

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A father and son sail 17,000 miles to Cape Horn in a small homemade boat. (OCE50, $13.99)

My Tender Matador

My Tender Matador


by Pedro Lemebel

  • LITERATURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 170 PAGES

An aging drag queen takes up with a handsome, young revolutionary in this charming love story, a vivid portrayal of the end of Pinochet's regime -- the dictator himself is also a character. (CHI75, $13.00)

Night Flight

Night Flight


by Antoine de Saint Exupery

  • LITERATURE
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 87 PAGES

Saint Exupery captures the thrill and mystery of early flight in this tale of a pilot alone in a storm over the Andes en route to Buenos Aires. (PAT09, $12.00)

The Nixon Administration And The Death Of Allende's Chile, A Case Of Assisted Suicide


by Jonathan Haslam

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 255 PAGES

This political history of the rise and fall of Allende's regime uncovers how the US, Cuba, and the Soviet Union contributed to the demise of the communist and socialist parties in Chile. (CHI69, $23.00)

The Old Patagonian Express

The Old Patagonian Express


by Paul Theroux

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 404 PAGES

Combining history, anecdote and acutely observed detail on people and place, Theroux begins his journey on a Boston subway car and works his way south via rail, plane and truck to the Patagonian railroad in this enthralling narrative. (PAT08, $15.95)

On the Blue Shore of Silence, Poems of the Sea

On the Blue Shore of Silence, Poems of the Sea


by Pablo Neruda | Alastair Reid | Mary Heebner

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES

A beautifully produced, bilingual anthology, published in celebration of the centennial of Neruda's birth. The book features well-chosen poems on the theme of the sea and stunning accompanying paintings. (CHI58, $26.99)

Pablo Neruda, Absence and Presence


by Luis Poirot | Alastair Reid

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 189 PAGES

A tribute to Neruda featuring photographs by Luis Poirot, anecdotes by friends and colleagues and a selection of his poetry. (CHI15, $29.95)

Pablo Neruda, Selected Poems


by Nathaniel Tarn

  • LITERATURE
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 508 PAGES

A comprehensive anthology of Neruda's poetry edited by Nathaniel Tarn. Each poem is presented in both English and the original Spanish. (CHI19, $17.00)

Patagonia and Tierra Del Fuego Map

Patagonia and Tierra Del Fuego Map


by ITMB

  • 2011
  • MAP

A convenient map of all Patagonia (1:2,000,000) with a more detailed map of Tierra del Fuego on the reverse. (PAT19, $12.95)

Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent

Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent


by Alexander von Humboldt

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 310 PAGES

This is the book that Darwin took on his voyage around the world -- a classic account of naturalist and explorer Humboldt's 18th-century discoveries in South America. (SAM08, $17.00)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Spanish

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Spanish


by Pimsleur Language Method

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2005
  • AUDIO CD

Four audio CDs with eight 30-minute lessons in basic Spanish, covering elementary vocabulary and phrases used in travel and everyday situations. (SPN257, $19.95)

Plant Life in the World's Mediterranean Climates

Plant Life in the World's Mediterranean Climates


by Paul Dallman

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 210 PAGES

Richly illustrated, clearly written and engaging, this book is an ecological overview of the landscapes, plants and vegetation types found in Mediterranean climates. (MED21, $35.95)

Portrait in Sepia, A Novel


by Isabel Allende

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Following her acclaimed Daughter of Fortune, Allende's sequel takes readers back to late nineteenth-century Chile through the eyes of Aurora del Valle, who is anxiously trying to reassemble the pieces of her own past and her family history. (CHI62, $13.95)

Residence on Earth


by Pablo Neruda | Donald D. Walsh | Jim Harrison

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 366 PAGES

A classic anthology in a bilingual edition, re-published in 2004 to coincide with the centennial of the great poet's birth. (CHI61, $14.95)

Rough Guide Chile


by Rough Guide

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 640 PAGES

A comprehensive practical guide, nicely balancing the where and what and how to. (CHI57, $24.99)

San Pedro de Atacama Map

San Pedro de Atacama Map


by JLM Maps

  • 1995
  • MAP

A detailed road map of San Pedro de Atacama and surroundings at a scale of 1:500,000. (CHI51, $17.95)

The Secret Holy War of Santiago de Chile


by Marco Antonio de la Perra | Charles Thomas

  • LITERATURE
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 328 PAGES

God and Satan do battle in the deserted streets of Santiago in this wild, philosophical chase-scene of a novel, which conjures the terror and ambiguous moral ground of the Pinochet years. (CHI36, $12.95)

The Settlement of the Americas, A New Prehistory

The Settlement of the Americas, A New Prehistory


by Thomas D. Dillehy

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A well received, engaging survey of new theories on the peopling of the Americas; controversial yet convincing, Dillehy focuses his arguments around his findings at Monte Verde in Chile. (NAM52, $29.95)

Seven Myths of the Spanish Conquest


by Matthew Restall

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

In this provocative book, Restall tackles Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro and the misconceptions surrounding them. The conquisadores most certainly did not conquer the Americas with a handful of men, nor were they received as gods. (SAM52, $19.99)

Smithsonian Handbook: Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises

Smithsonian Handbook: Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises


by Mark Carwardine

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

In the trademark, graphic Eyewitness style, this sturdy guidebook colorfully describes the world's cetaceans with numerous illustrations, range maps, fluke drawings and a few paragraphs on each species. (FG02, $20.00)

South America, The Andes Map

South America, The Andes Map


by Nelles

  • 2005
  • MAP

The full range of the Andes and the Pacific coast of South America. (SAM47, $13.95)

Southern Night Sky

Southern Night Sky


by Pocket Naturalist

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2001
  • PLASTIC CARD

A glow in the dark laminated card showing the most conspicuous stars, constellations and celestial objects of the Southern Hemisphere. (SCI30, $5.95)

Southern South America Map

Southern South America Map


by ITMB

  • 2011
  • MAP

A handsome physical map showing the southern half of South America. At a scale of 1:2,800,000. (SAM04, $12.95)

Spanish, A Language Map

Spanish, A Language Map


by Kristine K. Kershul

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 1999
  • PLASTIC CARD

This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers. (SPN259, $7.95)

Spanish, Start Speaking Today! (Cassette Tapes)

Spanish, Start Speaking Today! (Cassette Tapes)


by Educational Services Corporation

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • CASETTE TAPE

A 90-minute crash course in Spanish featured in two audio tapes and a phrasebook. (SPN140, $24.95)

Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas

Stolen Continents, 500 Years of Conquest and Resistance in the Americas


by Ronald Wright

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

A powerful history of imperialism and resistance in the Americas, with a focus on the Aztec, Maya, Inca, Cherokee and Iroquois. Wright draws on an impressive range of archival material in reconstructing this classic account. (NAM20, $24.95)

Torres Del Paine, Trekking in Chile's Premier National Park


by Rudolf Abraham

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

This hiking guide covers the Torres del Paine Circuit in Chile and 10 shorter excursions, including two just over the border in Argentina. (CHI84, $24.95)

Traveling with Che Guevara, The Making of a Revolutionary

Traveling with Che Guevara, The Making of a Revolutionary


by Alberto Granado | Lucia Alvarez de Toledo

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

Granado's classic account of his travels with Che Guevara via motorbike through Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela. (SAM68, $14.95)

Trekking and Climbing in the Andes

Trekking and Climbing in the Andes


by Val Pitkethly | Kate Harper

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A compact guide to treks and climbs in the Andes, including Torres del Paine, Fitzroy, The Inca Trail, Cordillera Huayhuash and Cotopaxi. (AND34, $20.00)

Trekking in the Patagonian Andes

Trekking in the Patagonian Andes


by Carolyn McCarthy

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 308 PAGES

With trail maps and route descriptions of walks and treks throughout Patagonia, including Torres del Paine and Glacier National Park. (PAT12, $24.99)

Twentieth-Century Latin American Poetry, A Bilingual Anthology

Twentieth-Century Latin American Poetry, A Bilingual Anthology


by Stephen Tapscott

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 418 PAGES

This scholarly anthology of 400 poems, presented in the original language (Spanish or Portuguese) and English. Selections include poems from Octavio Paz, Pablo Neruda and Jorge Luis Borges. (SAM28, $29.95)

Two Years Before the Mast

Two Years Before the Mast


by Richard H. Dana

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 572 PAGES

The visceral, gripping account of life at sea during an 1838 voyage from Boston to California that took seaman Richard H. Dana around Cape Horn. (PAT06, $16.00)

UL: Four Mapuche Poets, An Anthology


by John Bierhorst | Cecilia Vicuna

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 145 PAGES

This anthology of work from four contemporary Chilean poets provides valuable insight into the Mapuche culture and literary world. (CHI26, $17.00)

The University of Chicago Dictionary, Spanish-English/English-Spanish

The University of Chicago Dictionary, Spanish-English/English-Spanish


by Carlos Castillo

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 603 PAGES

The well-regarded concise dictionary of words and phrases for today's language. Fifth Edition. (SPN118, $11.00)

Viva Travel Guides Chile

Viva Travel Guides Chile


by Paula Newton

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 598 PAGES

This practical guide draws on the Viva online community for its in-depth recommendations. (CHI85, $25.99)

What Am I Doing Here?

What Am I Doing Here?


by Bruce Chatwin

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 366 PAGES

A delightful collection of essays by one of our favorite travel writers, capturing the allure of the land and its wildlife and history. Includes a great chapter on his visit to Chiloe Island. (PAT02, $17.00)

Where to Watch Birds in South America


by Nigel Wheatley

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 431 PAGES

A compact practical guide to birdwatching sites throughout South America, including checklists. (SAM40, $30.95)

Wind, Sand and Stars

Wind, Sand and Stars


by Antoine de Saint Exupery

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1967
  • PAPER
  • 229 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

St. Exupery's luminous account of flying early postal routes over South America, Europe and the deserts of North Africa in the 1930s includes the classic tale of his crash in the Libyan desert. (DES11, $13.95)

Yanomami, The Fierce Controversy and What We Might Learn from It


by Robert Borofsky

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 397 PAGES

A study of the controversy surrounding anthropological studies of the Yanomami. (SAM67, $25.95)

 

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