Rio Grande do Sul in the birth of the 20th century: Jaguarao and the Brazilian border through the eyes of a Belgian priest ; Rio Grande do Sul, en el nacimiento del siglo XX: Yaguarón y la frontera brasileña a través de los ojos de un padre belga ; Rio Grande do Sul no nascer do século XX: Jaguarão e a fronteira brasileira pelos olhos de um padre belga

This article analyzes the account by missionary Thomas Schoenaerts, from the Premonstratensian order, on his stay in Brazil (1901-1904), in Jaguarao, and his work as a teacher. His narrative includes significant facts about the culture, habits, education and transport in the gaucho state. His fascination by fauna, geology and geography enabled him to leave good descriptions of the gaucho region, as well as a critical view of blacks and interracial relations in the region in the early 20th century. ; Este artículo trata del relato del misionero Thomas Schoenaers de la orden de los premonstraten... Mehr ...