An Account Of The Abipones V2: An Equestrian People Of Paraguay (1822) - Paperback

""An Account of the Abipones"" is a two-volume book written by Martin Dobrizhoffer in 1822. The book is a comprehensive study of the Abipones, an indigenous equestrian people of Paraguay. Dobrizhoffer was a Jesuit missionary who spent many years living among the Abipones and studying their culture, language, and way of life. The first volume of the book provides an overview of the Abipones' history, geography, and social structure. It also includes detailed descriptions of their customs, beliefs, and religious practices. Dobrizhoffer discusses the Abipones' diet, clothing, and housing, as well as their hunting and fishing techniques. He also explores the role of women in Abipone society and the importance of horses in their daily lives.The second volume of the book focuses on the Abipones' language, which Dobrizhoffer describes as ""one of the most difficult and complicated languages in the world."" He provides a detailed analysis of the Abipones' grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, and includes a number of examples and translations. The volume also includes a section on Abipone mythology and folklore, as well as a glossary of Abipone words and phrases.Overall, ""An Account of the Abipones"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of indigenous peoples in South America. Dobrizhoffer's detailed observations and insights provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Abipones and their unique way of life.In Three Volumes.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.