The history of Paraguay: containing amongst many other new, curious and interesting particulars of that country, a full and authentic account of the establishments formed there by the Jesuits, from among the savage natives, in the very centre of barbarism: establishments allowed to have realized the sublime ideas of Fenelon, Sir Thomas More, and Plato

CHARLEVOIX, Pierre-Francois-Xavier de

Published by for P. & W. Wilson, H. Saunders, W. Sleater, B. Grierson, J. Potts, D. Chamberlaine, and J. Williams, 1769

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1769 1ed Charlevoix History of Paraguay Jesuit Missionary Voyages Brazil Tribes Pierre Charlevoix s History of Paraguay is a valuable history of the Jesuit missionary voyages to South America. It includes extensive descriptions on Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, and parts of Argentina with information about local tribes. Perhaps Cox s description of the work is the most telling of its value: The most complete and satisfactory work on Paraguay, and the only one in which the vast system of the Jesuits is fully developed, the position of the author affording him peculiar opportunities for its examination. Item number: #10158 Price: $599 CHARLEVOIX, Pierre-Francois-Xavier de The history of Paraguay: containing amongst many other new, curious and interesting particulars of that country, a full and authentic account of the establishments formed there by the Jesuits, from among the savage natives, in the very centre of barbarism: establishments allowed to have realized the sublime ideas of Fenelon, Sir Thomas More, and Plato Dublin: Printed for P. & W. Wilson, H. Saunders, W. Sleater, B. Grierson, J. Potts, D. Chamberlaine, and J. Williams, 1769. First Dublin edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes Vol. I vii, [1], 463, [1] Vol. II viii, 415, [1] References: Sabin 12130 (London ed); Hill 163; Cox II p. 282 Language: English Binding: Leather; tight & secure Size: ~8.25in X 5.25in (21cm x 13cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 10158 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 10158

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Title: The history of Paraguay: containing amongst ...

Publisher: for P. & W. Wilson, H. Saunders, W. Sleater, B. Grierson, J. Potts, D. Chamberlaine, and J. Williams

Publication Date: 1769

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition