02287cam a22003253u 4500 62525 UtSlPG 20260610134436.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Taunay, Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay, Visconde de, 1843-1899 Historias Brazileiras Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-06-29 Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Historias Brasileiras" by Visconde de Alfredo d'Escragnolle Taunay is a collection of Brazilian narratives written in the late 19th century. This literary work offers a rich tapestry of stories that explore Brazilian culture, identity, and the landscape, possibly centering around the lives of various characters navigating their circumstances amidst the backdrop of Brazil's evolving society. At the start of the collection, the narrative introduces readers to the setting of Miranda, a Brazilian village, in the year 1861. The arrival of the steamship "Alpha" brings excitement and a sense of change to the inhabitants, who are hoping for prosperity through improved trade routes. Among the characters introduced is Alberto Monteiro, a wealthy traveler intrigued by the area's beauty and potential, who soon engages in interactions that highlight the local customs and traditions. The preliminary chapter sets the stage for Alberto's journey and the exploration of the region's history, as well as hints at his developing relationships, particularly with the indigenous people and the dynamics of the community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Brazil -- Fiction Brazil -- Drama Paraguay -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62525 103349 103349