 Chatwin 's books also inspired some readers to visit Patagonia and Australia . As a result of his work , Patagonia experienced an increase in tourism , and it became a common sight for tourists to appear in the region , carrying a copy of In Patagonia . The Songlines also inspired readers to travel to Australia and seek out the people Chatwin had based his characters on , much to their consternation , as he had failed to disclose to these individuals his intentions . 
