| Author |
Henderson, James, 1783?-1848 |
| Engraver |
Shoosmith, C. |
| LoC No. |
02006775
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| Title |
A history of the Brazil : comprising its geography, commerce, colonization, aboriginal inhabitants, &c. &c. &c.
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| Original Publication |
London: Longman Hurst Rees Orme and Brown, 1821.
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| Note |
Illustrated by the author.
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| Credits |
Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"A History of the Brazil" by James Henderson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book offers a comprehensive examination of Brazil, detailing its geography, commerce, colonization, and the diverse groups of people inhabiting its provinces. It aims to provide new insights into a region that had become increasingly significant to the British and global communities. The opening of the work sets the stage by detailing Henderson's voyage from England to Rio de Janeiro in 1819. It vividly captures the challenges faced during the journey, including adverse weather conditions and the emotional turmoil of leaving home. As Henderson navigates the waters, he reflects on the beauty and complexity of the landscapes he encounters, transitioning from the bleakness of barren islands to the lush vistas approaching Brazil. His observations not only reveal the physical aspects of the journey but also offer insights into his own emotions and the broader implications of colonial exploration, setting a reflective tone for the historical narrative to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F2501: Latin America local history: Brazil
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| Subject |
Brazil
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| Subject |
Brazil -- History -- To 1822
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72778 |
| Release Date |
Jan 24, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 25, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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