A Vanished Arcadia

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CONTENTS (abridged list)
Chapter I Early history State of the country Indian races Characteristics of the different tribes Dobrizhoffer's book Various expeditions Sebastian Cabot Don Pedro de Mendoza Alvar Nuñez His expedition and its results Other leaders and preachers Founding of the first mission of the Society of Jesus
Chapter II Early days of the missions New settlements founded Relations of Jesuits with Indians and Spanish colonists Destruction of missions by the Mamelucos Father Maceta Padre Antonio Ruiz de Montoya His work and influence Retreat of the Jesuits down the Paraná
Chapter III Spain and Portugal in South America Enmity between Brazilians and Argentines Expulsion of Jesuits from Paraguay Struggles with the natives Father Mendoza killed Death of Father Montoya
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Chapter X Position of the Jesuits in 1761 Decree for their expulsion sent from Spain Bucareli sent to suppress the colleges and drive out the Jesuits They submit without resistance After two hundred years they are expelled from Paraguay The country under the new rule The system of government practically unchanged
Chapter XI Conclusion

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