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Picton Island, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, South America
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Picton Island, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, South America
Cattle ranch on Picton Island, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, South America, with a building under construction. Date: circa 1910
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Argentina Cattle Fuego Isla Isle Latin Picton Ranch Remote Southern Tierra
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Picton Island, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, South America: A Snapshot of Ranch Life in the Early 1910s This evocative photograph captures a moment in time on Picton Island, located in the remote and rugged Tierra del Fuego archipelago at the southernmost tip of South America. The image, taken around 1910, depicts a cattle ranch under construction, with a solitary building emerging from the dense forest. The island, also known as Isla Picton or Isla Isle Picton, is part of the larger Islas Australes, and was a popular destination for European settlers seeking to establish cattle ranches during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the ranchers who lived and worked on Picton Island during this period. The trees and foliage that surround the building are a testament to the island's abundant natural resources, which provided shelter and sustenance for both the cattle and the human settlers. The sea and water in the background serve as a constant reminder of the island's isolation, as well as its strategic location for shipping and transportation. Despite the challenging conditions, the ranchers persevered, building their homes and infrastructure from the ground up. This photograph provides a poignant reminder of the human spirit and determination that characterized the early days of ranching in Tierra del Fuego, and offers a glimpse into a bygone era of South American history.
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