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Paraguay’s wars shape grand Chaco gains and Lengua life
The article recounts Paraguay’s devastating 5 year war with Brazil Argentina and Uruguay where five of six perished. It notes postwar recovery growth in cotton and livestock and a later conflict with Bolivia over the Gran Chaco. It describes the Chaco geography and Lengua Indians with nine foot bows and woven blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Coffman
South America
Paraguay
Brazil
Argentina
Uruguay
Bolivia
Gran Chaco