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100 1 _aAndrade, José Ignacio de,
_d1780-1863
245 1 0 _aMemoria dos feitos macaenses contra os piratas da China :
_be da entrada violenta dos inglezes na cidade de Macáo
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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 2011-05-17
508 _aProduced by Rita Farinha, Alberto Manuel Brandão Simões 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 Print project.)
520 _a"Memoria dos feitos macaenses contra os piratas da China" by José Ignacio de Andrade is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the valor and actions of the Macanese as they confronted piracy in Chinese waters, particularly focusing on a significant figure, Cam-pau-sai, and the challenges faced by the Portuguese in maintaining their foothold in Macao. The author aims to highlight the bravery and heroism of the Portuguese in their conflicts against both pirates and foreign forces. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the inherent risks of documenting the deeds of living heroes while emphasizing the need to honor their contributions to history. Andrade reflects on the magnificence of navigation and the duality of human nature, expressing both admiration and caution regarding mankind's tendencies toward destruction. As he delves into the narrative, he introduces the historical context of the Macanese struggle against piracy, notably detailing the rise of Cam-pau-sai and the consequences of his audacity. The author conveys a sense of urgency in recounting the battles, victories, and alliances, painting a vivid picture of the tumultuous maritime environment of early 19th-century China. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPirates
653 _aMacau (China : Special Administrative Region) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36163
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