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Among The Indians Of The Paraguayan Chaco: A Story Of Missionary Work In South America

Among The Indians Of The Paraguayan Chaco: A Story Of Missionary Work In South America

Grubb, W. Barbrooke
Stirling, Waite Hockin
Wilson, Gertrude

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Biographies GeneralNative American HistoryIndigenous Languages of the Americas

ISBN10: 1428647406
ISBN13: 9781428647404
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jul 25 2006
Pages: 200
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Among The Indians Of The Paraguayan Chaco is a book written by W. Barbrooke Grubb, which tells the story of his experiences as a missionary in South America. The book is set in the Paraguayan Chaco, a region of dense forests and dry plains inhabited by indigenous tribes. Grubb describes his encounters with the various tribes, including the Ayoreo, the Enlhet, and the Nivakle, and details the challenges he faced in trying to establish a mission in the remote and often hostile environment.The book provides a vivid account of the daily life of the indigenous peoples, including their customs, beliefs, and practices. Grubb also discusses the impact of European colonization on the region and the efforts of the missionaries to bring Christianity to the native population. Throughout the book, Grubb reflects on the ethical and moral implications of his work, as well as the broader issues of imperialism and cultural exchange.Among The Indians Of The Paraguayan Chaco offers a unique perspective on the history of South America and the role of religion in colonialism. It is a compelling and insightful read for anyone interested in the history of missions, indigenous cultures, and the complexities of cultural exchange.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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