This book provides an account of the author's travels among the indigenous peoples of southern Chile in the mid-19th century. Gardiner documents his encounters with various tribes, including the Puelches, Araucanians, and Tehuelches, and describes their customs, language, and way of life. He also provides insights into the economic and political forces driving colonization and missionization in the region. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of indigenous peoples in Chile and South America more broadly.

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