This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 02006552
Title:
Travels in the interior of Brazil
with notices on its climate, agriculture, commerce, population, mines, manners, and customs: and a particular account of the gold and diamond districts.
Note: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Giovanni Fini and The Online Distributed
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Summary: "Travels in the Interior of Brazil" by John Mawe is a detailed travelogue written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the author's various journeys through Brazil, providing insights into its climate, agriculture, commerce, population, and rich mineral resources, particularly focusing on the gold and diamond districts. As Mawe documents his exploration, he also shares personal adventures and observations that reveal the nuances of Brazilian society and its landscape. At the start of the narrative, Mawe recounts his ill-fated voyage to the Rio de la Plata, where he experiences imprisonment and political turmoil. Upon arrival in Monte Video, he suffers the loss of his cargo, faces hostility from local authorities, and recounts incidents that illustrate the precariousness of foreign travelers in a politically charged environment. The opening sets the stage for Mawe’s broader explorations into Brazil, detailing both the challenges he faces and the fascinating aspects of the regions he explores, laying the groundwork for a compelling exploration of Brazil's interior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mawe, John, 1764-1829
EBook No.: 50653
Published: Dec 9, 2015
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Brazil -- Description and travel
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- Brazil
Subject: Diamond mines and mining -- Brazil
Subject: Brazil -- Economic conditions -- 19th century
LoCC: Latin America local history: Brazil
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02006552
Title:
Travels in the interior of Brazil
with notices on its climate, agriculture, commerce, population, mines, manners, and customs: and a particular account of the gold and diamond districts.
Note: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Giovanni Fini and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Travels in the Interior of Brazil" by John Mawe is a detailed travelogue written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the author's various journeys through Brazil, providing insights into its climate, agriculture, commerce, population, and rich mineral resources, particularly focusing on the gold and diamond districts. As Mawe documents his exploration, he also shares personal adventures and observations that reveal the nuances of Brazilian society and its landscape. At the start of the narrative, Mawe recounts his ill-fated voyage to the Rio de la Plata, where he experiences imprisonment and political turmoil. Upon arrival in Monte Video, he suffers the loss of his cargo, faces hostility from local authorities, and recounts incidents that illustrate the precariousness of foreign travelers in a politically charged environment. The opening sets the stage for Mawe’s broader explorations into Brazil, detailing both the challenges he faces and the fascinating aspects of the regions he explores, laying the groundwork for a compelling exploration of Brazil's interior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Mawe, John, 1764-1829
EBook No.: 50653
Published: Dec 9, 2015
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Brazil -- Description and travel
Subject: Gold mines and mining -- Brazil
Subject: Diamond mines and mining -- Brazil
Subject: Brazil -- Economic conditions -- 19th century
LoCC: Latin America local history: Brazil
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.