Basilio Villarino

2 books

Basilio Villarino was an 18th-century Spanish navigator and explorer known for his detailed accounts of his expeditions in Patagonia. His notable works include "Diario de la navegacion empredida en 1781," which chronicles his journey from the Río Negro to explore the Bahia de Todos los Santos and surrounding areas, and "Diario del piloto de la Real Armada," documenting his reconnaissance of the Río Negro in 1782. Villarino's writings provide valuable insights into the geography and natural history of the region during a time of significant exploration and colonial expansion.

Books by This Author

2 titles

Diario de la navegacion empredida en 1781 / Desde el Rio Negro, para reconocer la Bahia de Todos los Santos, las Islas del Buen Suceso, y el desague del Rio Colorado Basilio Villarino

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 Basilio Villarino