Evita, The Real Life of Eva Peron
by Nicholas Fraser
A sophisticated biography of Evita, tracing her humble origins to her place as a revered cult figure. Frazer also reveals Peronism and Argentine politics of the 1930s and 1940s.
Ines of My Soul
by Isabel Allende
Allende turns the amazing life of Spanish conquistadora and founder of Santiago, Ines Suarez (1507-1580), into a gripping novel.
Insight Guide Argentina
by Insight Guides
This handsome guide is a profusely illustrated overview of the country, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on natural history, politics and culture. With hundreds of photos and excellent maps.
Insight Guide Chile
by Insight Guides
In the style of Insight Guides, this book provides a good overview of Chile, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on natural history, politics and culture.
Lonely Planet Chile & Easter Island
by Lonely Planet Publications
Chile’s 2666-mile coastline features a great variety of environments such as the nearly waterless Atacama, the Mediterranean central valley, a mountainous but temperate lakes district, and Patagonia’s spectacular alpine glaciers and fjords. So whether you’re interested in exploring colonial Santiago, the vineyards of middle Chile or the enigmatic monuments of Easter Island, this comprehensive field guide will enhance your travels.
Lonely Planet: Argentina
by Lonely Planet
An all-around practical guide to the attractions, cultures and natural history of Argentina.
Map of Lake District, Araucania: Argentina & Chile
by Zagier & Urruty Maps
This regional map (1:400,00) covers the mid-section of Chile and Argentina from Bariloche across to Puerto Montt and Temuco.
National Geographic Chile
by National Geographic Society
This comprehensive travel map is waterproof and tear-resistant. It measures 4.25" x 9.25" when folded and has a scale of 1:1,750,000.
Patagonia: Natural History, Prehistory & Ethnography at the Uttermost End of the Earth
by Colin McEwan, Luis A Borrero, & Alfredo Prieto
This is the story of the first hunter-gatherers to colonize the lower half of South America. The first European contacts led to tales of a race of giants and, ever since, Patagonia has exerted a special hold on the imagination. Tragically, by the mid-twentieth century, the last remnants of the indigenous way of life had disappeared forever. The essays in this volume trace a largely unwritten history of adaptation, survival, and extinction. Accompanied by 110 striking photographs. 192 pages.
Tasting Chile, A Celebration of Authentic Chilean Foods and Wines
by Daniel Joelson
With recipes from restaurants and home chefs across Chile, this compilation is a great introduction to Chilean cuisine, and an excellent resource for anyone interested in trying out Chilean traditional dishes at home. Includes information on pairing wines with dishes and a basic overview of wine producers and varieties in Chile.
The Andes, A Cultural History
by Jason Wilson
A literary, cultural guide to the art, architecture, traditions and history of Peru and the Andes.
The Last Cowboys at the End of the World, The Story of the Gauchos of Patagonia
by Nick Reding
An intimate portrait of a year on a cattle ranch in southern Chile, the tough life out in the field, cowboy culture, and the trials and tribulations of running a remote estancia. In the third section of the book, Reding tells of Duck and Edith abandoning the ranch on Rio Cisnes for Coihaique, the nearby regional capital. He interweaves stories and interviews with the colorful (and troubled) cast of characters on the ranch.
The Vineyards at the End of the World: Maverick Winemakers and the Rebirth of Malbec
by Ian Mount
For centuries, Argentinean wine was synonymous with poor quality, watered-down wine. Ian Mount tells the remarkable story of how a few passionate and industrious people turned the arid region of Mendoza into an international wine mecca.
Travels in a Thin Country, A Journey through Chile
by Sarah Wheeler
British author Sarah Wheeler deploys her wit, intelligence and powerful investigative skills on the Republic of Chile in this insightful travelogue.
Uttermost Part of the Earth
by E. Lucas Bridges
Born in Tierra del Fuego in 1874 to missionary parents, Lucas Bridges tells the story of growing up amongst the coastal Yaghans Indians and learning their language and their ways. As a young man, he made contact with the wild inland Ona tribe, became their friend and hunting companion, and was initiated in to the men's lodge. An essential work, it is a mix of adventure, anthropology, and frontier history and an indispensable introduction for anyone yearning to experience the breathtaking remoteness and stunning landscapes of this wilderness at the "uttermost part of the earth."