02490cam a22003013u 4500 18628 UtSlPG 20260610133432.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 JV Vasconcelos, António Augusto Teixeira de, 1816-1878 Oração funebre recitada nas exequias do Illm.^o e Exm.^o Sr. Pedro Alexandrino da Cunha Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-19 Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal)) "Oração funebre recitada nas exequias do Illm.^o e Exm.^o Sr. Pedro Alexandrino da Cunha" by Antonio Augusto Teixeira de Vasconcellos is a funeral oration written in the early 19th century. This dignified text serves as a commemorative speech honoring the life and contributions of Pedro Alexandrino da Cunha, a respected Governor-General of the Portuguese Province of Angola. The work is reflective of the cultural practices surrounding death and remembrance during this period, emphasizing the themes of virtue, public service, and moral integrity. In the oration, Teixeira de Vasconcellos passionately recounts the virtues and accomplishments of Pedro Alexandrino da Cunha, highlighting his dedication to duty, integrity, and the welfare of the community during his governance. The speaker presents a portrait of Alexandrino as a devoted administrator whose efforts significantly improved the province, focusing on his commitment to justice, public welfare, and progressive reforms. As he delivers his tribute, the orator invokes the collective memory of the people, illustrating the lasting impact of Alexandrino's virtuous life, ultimately calling upon the audience to honor his memory through remembrance and gratitude for his contributions to society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cunha, Pedro Alexandrino da, 1801-1850 -- Death and burial https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18628 60014 60014