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100 1 _aMawe, John,
_d1764-1829
245 1 0 _aTravels in the interior of Brazil :
_bwith notices on its climate, agriculture, commerce, population, mines, manners, and customs: and a particular account of the gold and diamond districts.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-12-09
508 _aProduced by Giovanni Fini and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Travels in the Interior of Brazil" by John Mawe is a detailed travelogue written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the author's various journeys through Brazil, providing insights into its climate, agriculture, commerce, population, and rich mineral resources, particularly focusing on the gold and diamond districts. As Mawe documents his exploration, he also shares personal adventures and observations that reveal the nuances of Brazilian society and its landscape. At the start of the narrative, Mawe recounts his ill-fated voyage to the Rio de la Plata, where he experiences imprisonment and political turmoil. Upon arrival in Monte Video, he suffers the loss of his cargo, faces hostility from local authorities, and recounts incidents that illustrate the precariousness of foreign travelers in a politically charged environment. The opening sets the stage for Mawe’s broader explorations into Brazil, detailing both the challenges he faces and the fascinating aspects of the regions he explores, laying the groundwork for a compelling exploration of Brazil's interior. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBrazil -- Description and travel
653 _aGold mines and mining -- Brazil
653 _aDiamond mines and mining -- Brazil
653 _aBrazil -- Economic conditions -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50653
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