Mosori Monika

Studies the acculturation of the Warao Indians who live along the Orinoco River in Venezuela as a result of their contact with Franciscan missionaries. Describes the encounter from the contrasting viewpoints of an old Indian woman and a young Spanish nun who believes the missionaries have brought civilization to the Indians and have taught them how to cook and sew. Relates the story of the Indian woman's life and her hopes and fears for the future., Studies the acculturation of the Warao indigenous peoples who live along the Orinoco River in Venezuela as a result of their contact with Franciscan missionaries. Describes the encounter from the contrasting viewpoints of an old Warao woman and a young Spanish nun who believes the missionaries have brought civilization to the Warao and have taught them how to cook and sew. Relates the story of the Warao woman's life and her hopes and fears for the future.