El Orinoco ilustrado
work by Gumilla
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"El Orinoco ilustrado" is a work by Father Joseph Gumilla, a Jesuit missionary. It is a comprehensive description of the Orinoco River basin, its geography, flora, fauna, and Indigenous peoples. Gumilla's work, first published in 1741, is a valuable historical and ethnographic resource, detailing his observations and experiences during his missionary work in the region. The book provides insights into the natural environment and the cultures of the Indigenous communities he encountered.1
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