02386cam a22003133u 4500 20852 UtSlPG 20260610133500.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05041837 UtSlPG es iso639-1 F2801 Quiroga, José, 1707?-1784 Descripcion del rio Paraguay, desde la boca del Xauru hasta la confluencia del Parana Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-03-20 Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Descripcion del rio Paraguay, desde la boca del Xauru hasta la confluencia del Paraná" by P. José Quiroga is a scientific geographical account published in the 19th century, specifically in 1836. This book serves as an extensive exploration and documentation of the Paraguay River, detailing its course, tributaries, and the various indigenous groups inhabiting the surrounding areas. In this detailed work, Quiroga meticulously describes the geography of the Paraguay River, its origins in the highlands, and over 20 tributaries that join the river from both the eastern and western banks. He documents various geographical features of the landscape, including navigable segments of the river and notable landmarks, while also providing insights into the flora and fauna discovered along its banks. Additionally, the book addresses the indigenous populations residing in the region and their interactions with Portuguese and Spanish colonists, illustrating the complex social dynamics of the time. Through Quiroga's observations, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the physical and cultural landscape of the Paraguay River during the early 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Paraguay River https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20852 62087 62087