A Paraguayan Treasure: The Search And The Discovery (1887)
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ISBN10: 116527695X
ISBN13: 9781165276950
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165276950
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Paraguayan Treasure: The Search and the Discovery (1887) is a non-fiction book written by Alexander Francis Baillie. The book tells the story of Baillie's search for a lost treasure in Paraguay. The treasure was said to have been hidden by the Jesuits during their expulsion from the country in the 18th century.Baillie, a British adventurer and explorer, arrived in Paraguay in 1867 and became fascinated with the story of the lost treasure. He spent years researching and gathering information about the treasure's possible location and the Jesuits who had hidden it.The book describes Baillie's travels through Paraguay, his encounters with local people, and his search for clues to the treasure's whereabouts. He faced many challenges along the way, including dangerous animals, hostile tribes, and treacherous terrain.Eventually, Baillie's perseverance paid off, and he discovered the treasure in a remote location in Paraguay. The book provides a detailed account of the discovery, including the contents of the treasure and its historical significance.A Paraguayan Treasure: The Search and the Discovery is a fascinating account of adventure and exploration in a little-known part of the world. It offers a glimpse into the history and culture of Paraguay, as well as the thrill of the hunt for lost treasure.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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