The Observations of Sir Richard Hawkins, Knt, in his Voyage into the South Sea in the Year 1593

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The account of the gigantic stature of the Patagonians seems to be fabulous. Magalhaens reported them as giants; but later navigators disputed it: however, Fitzroy states them to average nearly six feet.

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