A Vanished Arcadia is a historical account of the Jesuits who lived and worked in Paraguay from 1607 to 1767. The author, R.B. Cunninghame Graham, provides an in-depth look at the Jesuits' mission to convert the indigenous people of Paraguay to Christianity and their efforts to establish a utopian society in the region. The book explores the Jesuits' successes and failures, their relationships with the Spanish colonial authorities, and their eventual expulsion from Paraguay. Graham also delves into the cultural and social ...
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A Vanished Arcadia is a historical account of the Jesuits who lived and worked in Paraguay from 1607 to 1767. The author, R.B. Cunninghame Graham, provides an in-depth look at the Jesuits' mission to convert the indigenous people of Paraguay to Christianity and their efforts to establish a utopian society in the region. The book explores the Jesuits' successes and failures, their relationships with the Spanish colonial authorities, and their eventual expulsion from Paraguay. Graham also delves into the cultural and social aspects of Jesuit life in Paraguay, including their use of music and theatre to spread their message. A Vanished Arcadia is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of South America and the Jesuit order.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.
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