Expecting Pears from an Elm Tree : Franciscan Missions on the Chiriguano Frontier in the Heart of South America, 1830-1949 /

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Franciscan missions were an influential aspect of frontier life in South America during the century after 1830, when newly established republics steadily imposed their jurisdiction over vast indigenous territories. Erick Langer explores the role of these missions among the Chiriguano people of the B...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Langer, Erick Detlef
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Durham : Duke University Press, 2009.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Franciscans.
Franciscans > Missions > Bolivia > History > 20th century.
Franciscans > Missions > Bolivia > History > 19th century.
Missions.
Indians of South America > Missions.
Chiriguano Indians > Missions.
HISTORY > Latin America > South America.
RELIGION > Christian Ministry > Missions.
Chiriguano (Indiens) > Missions > Bolivie > Histoire > 20e siecle.
Chiriguano (Indiens) > Missions > Bolivie > Histoire > 19e siecle.
Indians of South America > Missions > Bolivia.
Chiriguano Indians > Missions > Bolivia > History > 20th century.
Chiriguano Indians > Missions > Bolivia > History > 19th century.
Bolivia.
Bolivia > Church history.
History.
Church history.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Franciscan missions were an influential aspect of frontier life in South America during the century after 1830, when newly established republics steadily imposed their jurisdiction over vast indigenous territories. Erick Langer explores the role of these missions among the Chiriguano people of the Bolivian Chaco.
Physical Description:1 online resource (390 pages): illustrations, map
ISBN:9780822390916

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