An Account of the Abipones, an Equestrian People of Paraguay, (1 of 3)

by Martin Dobrizhoffer

WOODS USED FOR DYING.

Woods, moreover, used for dying various colours, which are brought into Europe from Brazil, Guayana, and other countries of America, are found in that part of Paraguay, which borders on Brazil. The same may be observed with regard to roots, oils, juices, gums, rosins, kernels, &c.