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History of the mission of the Capuchin Fathers on the Isle of Maragnan and the surrounding landsbook chapter 1614 • Claude, d'Abbeville, père d. 1632 et al.
Tupinamba • South America > Eastern South America
Claude d'Abbeville was a French missionary who went to northern Brazil in 1611 and stayed on the islands of Maranhão a few months. His description of native life is remarkably accurate and sound. He gives a good account of Tupinamba astronomy. He lis...