Delve into the fascinating world of 18th-century Paraguay with "An Account of the Abipones," a detailed ethnographic study by Martin Dobrizhoffer. This first volume of a three-part series offers a rare glimpse into the lives and customs of the Abipones, an equestrian people indigenous to the region. Dobrizhoffer's work provides invaluable insight into their culture, society, and interactions with the wider world.
A key historical document for understanding the history of South America and its indigenous populations, this book is a treasure for anyone interested in anthropology, cultural studies, and the history of Paraguay. Explore descriptions and travel accounts from a pivotal era, meticulously preserved in this republication. Discover the Abipones through the eyes of a contemporary observer, offering a unique perspective on a vanished way of life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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