Paiva de Andrada, Joaquim Carlos 1846-1928 creator text utu 2010 monographic pt 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Relatório de uma viagem às terras dos Landins" by Joaquim Carlos Paiva de Andrada is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work appears to document an official expedition undertaken to explore the regions inhabited by the Landins and to establish governmental relations, trade, and interactions with local leaders. It seems to focus on the geographical, political, and economic conditions of the areas traversed, particularly in relation to Portuguese colonial interests in Africa. At the start of the narrative, the author outlines the reasons for his journey, which was prompted by directives from the Portuguese government to support the establishment of a new administration in Manica while visiting neighboring rulers to foster trade relations. The narrator accompanies a group of officials and soon learns about the political dynamics following the death of a local chief, which complicates his mission. He details the geography of the land, including its rivers and the challenges posed by the environment, as well as the historical context of the interactions between indigenous populations and Portuguese settlers. This opening sets the stage for an exploration that combines both administrative goals and a keen observation of the sociopolitical landscape of the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-10-07 Produced by Pedro Saborano Original publication data not identified Mozambique -- Description and travel DT Original publication data not identified 11000163 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34041 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34041 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133757.0 34041