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100	1		_aGandavo, Pero de Magalhães, _d-1576
245	1	0	_aTractado da terra do Brasil : _bno qual se contem a informação das cousas que ha nestas partes feito por P.º de Magalhaes
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-02-19
508			_aJúlio Reis, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Tractado da terra do Brasil" by Pero de Magalhães Gandavo is a historical account written during the late 16th century. The book serves as a detailed exploration of Brazil's geography, natural resources, and the indigenous populations encountered by the Portuguese during their colonization efforts. It aims to inform readers about the land's fertility and potential for agricultural development. The text is structured around descriptions of various captaincies along the Brazilian coast, detailing their respective resources, climate, and social conditions. Gandavo emphasizes the abundance of sugar, cotton, and the rich natural environment, which he believes could support a thriving population. He also discusses the distinctiveness of the indigenous tribes, their customs, and their interactions with European settlers, often highlighting the challenges posed by indigenous resistance. Overall, the work is both a celebration of Brazil's potential and a practical guide for prospective settlers seeking fortunes in this new land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBrazil
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28122
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