02270cam a22003133u 4500 34040 UtSlPG 20260610133757.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09005059 UtSlPG pt iso639-1 DT Paiva de Andrada, Joaquim Carlos, 1846-1928 Relatorio de uma viagem ás terras do Changamira Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-10-07 Produced by Pedro Saborano "Relatorio de uma viagem ás terras do Changamira" by Joaquim Carlos Paiva de Andrada is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a detailed report of an expedition through regions in Africa, particularly focusing on the socio-political conditions and the natural wealth of the territories encountered, including references to local chiefs and the quest for gold. The narrative is recounted from the perspective of the author, who is on a mission that involves engagement with local rulers and exploration amidst challenging conditions. At the start of the report, the author recounts his return to Gouveia after a journey to the lands of Gungunhana, illustrating the urgency and purpose surrounding his travels. He describes the alarming state of the region, marked by famine caused by drought and poor harvests, framing the dire circumstances of the local population, particularly in the context of gold prospecting and trade. The opening sets the stage for an expedition filled with interactions with local tribes, as well as an ongoing analysis of the geography and resources of the Changamira region, hinting at the broader themes of colonial exploration and the complex dynamics of local governance that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Africa, East -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34040 74886 74886