A Vanished Arcadia Being Some Account of the Jesuits in Paraguay 1607 to 1767 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417906529)

""A Vanished Arcadia"" is a historical account of the Jesuit missions in Paraguay from 1607 to 1767, written by R. B. Cunninghame Graham. The book explores the unique and complex society that the Jesuits created in Paraguay, which was based on communal living and agriculture, and the impact that this had on the indigenous Guarani people. It also delves into the political and economic factors that led to the expulsion of the Jesuits from Paraguay by the Spanish Crown, and the subsequent decline of the missions. The author draws on a variety of sources, including Jesuit letters and reports, to provide a detailed and nuanced picture of life in the missions. ""A Vanished Arcadia"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of South America, the Jesuits, or the indigenous peoples of the region.1924. With a Map. An account of the Christian Commonwealth of the Jesuit Missions between the Parana and Uruguay and an examination of whether the work they did amongst the Indians was beneficial.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.

Author: R. B. Cunninghame Graham
ISBN-10: 1417906529
ISBN-13: 9781417906529
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d