Publisher's Synopsis
A Vanished Arcadia is a historical account written by R.B. Cunninghame Graham that chronicles the lives of Jesuit missionaries in Paraguay from 1607 to 1767. The book provides a detailed look at the Jesuits' efforts to establish a utopian society in the remote regions of South America. Cunninghame Graham's narrative is based on extensive research and firsthand accounts, and he provides a vivid portrayal of the Jesuits' successes and failures in their mission to convert the indigenous Guarani people to Catholicism. The book also explores the political and economic factors that led to the Jesuits' expulsion from Paraguay in 1767, and the subsequent decline of their utopian society. Overall, A Vanished Arcadia offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of South American history, and sheds light on the complex relationship between religion, politics, and colonialism in 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.
