book chapter

History of the mission of the Capuchin Fathers on the Isle of Maragnan and the surrounding lands

Impr. de F. HubyParis • Published In 1614 • Pages:

By: Claude, d'Abbeville, père d. 1632, Métraux, Alfred, Coughlin, Margaret.

Abstract
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 lists all the economic plants known to the Indians. Material culture has been well described by him and no mistakes could be found in his statements. He writes with simplicity and elegance.
Subjects
Diet
Cannibalism
Normal garb
Special garments
Ornament
Personal grooming
Body alterations
culture
Tupinamba
HRAF PubDate
2003
Region
South America
Sub Region
Eastern South America
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Missionary
Document Rating
3: Good, useful data, but not uniformly excellent
Analyst
Alfred Métraux ; 1971
Field Date
1611
Coverage Date
1611
Coverage Place
Ilha de Marajo, Brazil
Notes
Claude d'Abbeville
This document consists of excerpts
Translation of: [Histoire de la mission des pères capucins en l'isle de Maragnan et terres circoncoisines, ou est traicté des singularitez admirables et des moeurs merveilleuses des Indièns habitans de ce pays, avec les missives et advis qui ont esté envoyez de nouveau par le r. p. Claude d'Abbeville.]
The original French text is not included
Translated for the HRAF files by Alfred Métraux prior to 1956 ; additional translation by Margaret Coughlin in 1956
LCCN
47034685
LCSH
Tupinamba Indians