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Behold The Black Caiman: A Chronicle Of Ayoreo Life

Behold The Black Caiman: A Chronicle Of Ayoreo Life

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by Lucas Bessire
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In 2004, one of the world’s last bands of voluntarily isolated nomads left behind their ancestral life in the dwindling thorn forests of northern Paraguay, fleeing ranchers’ bulldozers. Behold the Black Caiman is Lucas Bessire’s intimate chronicle of the journey of this small group of Ayoreo people, the terrifying new world they now face, and the precarious lives they are piecing together against the backdrop of soul-collecting missionaries, humanitarian NGOs, late liberal economic policies, and the highest deforestation rate in the world.

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ISBN13: 9780226175577
ISBN10: 022617557X
Language: English
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Publication Year: 2014
Format: Paperback

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    An intimate look at the Ayoreo people's survival.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're interested in indigenous stories and environmental issues, this book offers a compelling and heartfelt account of the Ayoreo community. Bessire’s vivid storytelling brings their struggles and resilience to life, making you think about the consequences of modernization and deforestation on forgotten tribes. It’s a powerful read that connects personal stories with larger global concerns.
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