"Though the Californians seem to possess nothing, they have, nevertheless, all that they want, for they covet nothing beyond the productions of their poor, ill-favored country, and these are always within their reach. It is no wonder, then, that they always exhibit a joyful temper, and constantly indulge in merriment and laughter, showing thus their contentment, which, after all, is the real source of happiness."
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Johann Jakob Baegert
Johann Jakob Baegert (22 December 1717 – 29 September 1772) was a Jesuit missionary.
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