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91 pp. First edition. Study of Indians in the Amazon of Brazil; fold out black and white photograph of the spectacular view from Chapada de Guimarães; fold-out map. A missionary's view of saving 'savages', in this case the Bororo Indians of the Mato Grosso. Size: 19 x 13 cm. 0.0. Seller Inventory # 1855
Title: SAINTS AND SAVAGES: Brazil's Indian Problem.
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton, [1920].
Publication Date: 1920
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
Seller: Gage Postal Books, Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Hardback. The binding is worn but remains sound. The endpapers have some stamps and an owner's inscription. There are some fingermarks in places throuighout. Illustrated, 91. Seller Inventory # MS3781
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Colophon Books (UK), Leek, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 91 pages with large folding map at rear. 30 photo illustrations. No date c1920-25. Some offsetting or browning to endpapers front and rear, small white mark on back cover, contents very good. Small slim octavo. *The author was a Christian Missionary who wanted the Bororo peoples to become Christian and led purposeful lives and stop fishing and lounging about. Seller Inventory # 5145
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating and sobering exploration of the lives and challenges of South American indigenous peoples, primarily the Bororo tribe. The author, a South American missionary, takes us on a journey through the Brazilian interior, detailing his attempts to establish a mission among the Bororo and the obstacles posed by a hostile government agency and the influence of South American 'civilization' on the people. The book provides an insightful glimpse into the lives of the Bororo, their cultural practices, and the threats to their way of life posed by Western modernity. The author's experiences reveal the resilience and spiritual depth of the Bororo people, highlighting the hope they find in the face of adversity, providing a testament to their enduring spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330612439_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330612439
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330612439
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Temple Bar Bookshop, Dublin, DUB, Ireland
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, A very good copy complete with the scarce dust wrapper, which is a touch stained, no markings or inscriptions. Seller Inventory # 019868
Quantity: 1 available