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When the author was born in Tierra del Fuego in 1874, it was truly an unknown land. On the southern coast was the small settlement established by his missionary parents; the rest of it, over 18,000 square miles of mountain, forest, marsh, and lake, was the hunting ground of fierce and hostile tribes. Bridges grew up amongst the coastal Yaghans, learning their language and their ways. In young manhood he made contact with the wild inland Ona tribe, became their friend and hunting companion, and was initiated into the men's lodge.

Surely the New York Times' critics's prediction for this book on its first publication has come true: "I have no doubt that Uttermost Part of the Earth will achieve a permanent place in the literature of several subjects: adventure, anthropology, and frontier history." Indeed it is still the essential work and indispensable introduction for anyone yearning to experience the breathtaking remoteness and stunning landscapes of this far-flung wilderness at the "uttermost part of the earth."

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Facinating story	Customer Rating:
After visiting Ushuia in early 2008, I became interested in the indigenous population of this region. Bridges provides a first hand account of early European contact with the various tribes and the disasterous effects on the native population. A very interesting read.

The Uttermost Part of the World - Lucas Bridges

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This a a most excellent book that can be compared to nothing else. When I read Lucas Bridges's story about his early life in Tierra Fuego he gave me a part of history that I otherwise couldn't have made my own. I was especially touched by the way he introduced me to the Indians of Tierra Fuego. He knew many of them as individuals and thus could make me acquainted with them as well. Since then I have had the priviledge to visit Tierra Fuego and also to meet some of the aboriginees of the land. So - anybody who is the least interested in Tierra Fuego should make sure to get hold of the Uttermost Part of the World. Birgitta Tingdal

El último confin del mundo, el incio de una nueva era	Customer Rating:
Es quizá el libro más inspirador que se haya escrito sobre Tierra del Fuego, su historia, sus habitantes originarios, el encuentro de dos culturas. Entrega una lección para las futuras generaciones sobre cómo enfrentar nuestra presencia actual en la zona, de manera de proyectar un futuro cooperativo, sustentable y positivo no sólo para Tierra del Fuego, sino para gran parte de este planeta.

AMAZING TRUE STORY

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This book is about the colonization of Ushuaia, the southernmost town in the world. Although every account is 100% non-fiction, reading it was a magical journey between the real and surreal. One moment you're taken on an exploratory expedition, and the next you're learning the mysterious and mythical ways of the native Ona indians and the author's fantastic ability to befriend them, penetrate their culture and become a real life "Running with Wolves" character. A must read for anyone thinking about visiting Ushuaia.

A must read for anyone going to "South" South America

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How Tierra del Fuego was settled. The folly of early missionary work. An anthropolocial study of the native people. The the hard ships and joys of settling a new land; But at its heart a narrative by Mr. Bridges on himself and his family who possessed a love for its native peoples and land that came to define them. And Alas it's a tale of the progression of civilization and the displacement (absorption) of native cultures that has played out across this globe. Thanks Mr. Bridges