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100 1 _aGaston, James McFadden,
_d1824-1903
245 1 0 _aHunting a home in Brazil
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-08-29
508 _aRichard Tonsing 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.)
520 _a"Hunting a Home in Brazil" by J. McF. Gaston is a travelogue and exploration account written in the late 19th century. The book captures the author's observations and findings during his journey through Brazil, focusing particularly on the agricultural potential, climate, and the customs of its people. It serves as an informative guide for those considering relocation to Brazil, detailing the lands, resources, and experiences that the author encounters along his travels. The opening of the book sets the stage for the author's journey, beginning with his arrival in Rio de Janeiro after a voyage from New York. He describes the scenic views of the harbor and provides details about the city's prominent geographical features, like Sugar Loaf Mountain. The author shares his initial experiences in the city, such as exchanging currency, interacting with local merchants, and observing the vibrant market life. He notes the cultural differences he encounters and establishes his intent to explore Brazil's agricultural resources further, indicating his motivation to provide valuable insights for others interested in emigrating to Brazil. As he begins to mingle with locals and navigate the city's intricacies, the author sets the tone for an engaging exploration of both the physical landscape and the social fabric of Brazil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cPhiladelphia: King & Baird, 1867
653 _aBrazil -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://books.google.com/books?id=mI0tAQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74333
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