Diario del piloto de la Real Armada, D. Basilio Villarino, del reconocimiento, que hizo del Río Negro, en la costa oriental de Patagonia, el año de 1782

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Villarino, Basilio, 1741-1785

Language:

Spanish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Diario del piloto de la Real Armada" by D. Basilio Villarino is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work details Villarino's navigational expedition along the Río Negro in Patagonia during the year 1782, capturing the challenges faced during this reconnaissance mission. It provides a unique perspective on the early exploration of the region, highlighting the interactions with indigenous populations and the natural environment encountered along the journey. The opening of the diary introduces Villarino's expedition, starting from his preparation and departure with several boats. He meticulously records the daily progress of the journey, describing navigational maneuvers, weather conditions, and logistical challenges faced by the expedition team. As he documents the distances traveled and observations made, Villarino also notes the location of camps, interactions with crew members, and encounters with indigenous peoples. This detailed account sets the tone for a vivid exploration narrative that combines elements of adventure, observation, and the complexities of early colonial encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 42.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-07-05