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An Account Of The Abipones V2: An Equestrian People Of Paraguay (1822)

An Account Of The Abipones V2: An Equestrian People Of Paraguay (1822)

Dobrizhoffer, Martin

Hardcover

AnthropologyTravel WritingRussian History

ISBN10: 1437002994
ISBN13: 9781437002997
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 456
Weight: 1.84
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Account of the Abipones V2: An Equestrian People of Paraguay is a historical book written by Martin Dobrizhoffer in 1822. The book provides a detailed account of the Abipones, a nomadic indigenous people of Paraguay who were known for their exceptional equestrian skills. Dobrizhoffer, a Jesuit missionary who lived among the Abipones for several years, offers a first-hand perspective on their way of life, culture, customs, and traditions.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Abipones' life. Dobrizhoffer describes their social organization, religious beliefs, hunting and fishing practices, and their interactions with neighboring tribes. He also provides a detailed account of their language, which he studied and documented extensively.Throughout the book, Dobrizhoffer portrays the Abipones as a proud and fiercely independent people who were able to resist attempts by European colonizers to subjugate them. He also highlights their bravery and martial skills, which made them formidable opponents in battle.Overall, An Account of the Abipones V2: An Equestrian People of Paraguay is an important historical document that sheds light on the culture and way of life of one of Paraguay's indigenous peoples.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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