Selected books cover a wide range of topics, from travel planning to politics, history, touring, wildlife, flora and fauna, cultural studies, human rights, cuisine government, military matters, arts and crafts, sports and more information to learn about Paraguay.
by R. Andrew Nickson - "Despite its fascinating history, Paraguay remains one of the least known countries in South America. This revised edition provides a comprehensive survey of the political and academic history of the country. This work is an invaluable tool for Latin Americanists. --HISPANIC AMERICAN HISTORICAL REVIEW"
by Nathan A. Haverstock - Text and photographs examine the land, history, government, people, and economy of this small landlocked republic in the heart of South America.
by R. B. Cunninghame Graham (Author) - With a Map. An account of the Christian Commonwealth of the Jesuit Missions between the Parana and Uruguay and an examination of whether the work they did amongst the Indians was beneficial
by Wayne Bernhardson (Author) -
"This new and improved guide dishes the real dirt on exploring this region, from the continent's highest peak and lost corners of the Paraguayan Chaco to gaucho country and the tip of the world."
by Russell A. Mittermeier (Author), Monica Barcellos Harris (Author), Christina G. Mittermeier (Author), Jose Maria Cardosa Da Silva (Author), Reinaldo Lourival (Author), Gustavo A. B. Da Fonseca (Author), Peter Seligmann (Author), Theo Allofs (Photographer) - The Pantanal is "the world's largest contiguous wetland on the planet" and a region of resplendent biodiversity. Crossing the borders of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, this is home to magnificent wildlife, spectacular plants, and dramatic seasonal transformations. So prized is it as a reservoir for threatened species, much of the wetland is now protected.
by John Gimlette (Author) - If some Americans can't locate Canada on a map, it's likely many haven't even heard of Paraguay. Yet this California-sized South American country has endured an astonishing run of totalitarianism, instability, and war. Travel writer and attorney Gimlette shares that chilling history, drawing anecdotes from survivors and descendants as he explores the country.
by Bruce Farcau - A carefully detailed account of the war between Paraguay and Bolivia, fought over supposed oil deposits, nationalism and pride, this book covers the events that led to a huge death toll on both sides.
by Andrew Duggan (Author) - Folded travel and road map in color with eastern Paraguay on one side and the western portion on the other. The city map of Asuncion includes streets and a legend with icons locating pedestrian routes/ stairs, commercial areas, places to stay, churches, museums, embassies, markets, shopping areas, post offices, police stations, theaters, museums, tourist information centers, sports fields, and points of interest.
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