Explorations of the Highlands of the Brazil: With a Full Account of the Gold and Diamond Mines. Also, Canoeing Down 1500 Miles of the Great River S?o Francisco, from Sabarß to the Sea; Volume 1
This travelogue offers a vivid and detailed account of the author's explorations of the Brazilian highlands. It includes descriptions of the region's scenic beauty, wildlife, and indigenous peoples, as well as detailed accounts of the gold and diamond mines that were the author's primary objective. The author, Richard Francis Burton, was a renowned explorer, translator, and writer who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the field of travel writing. This work has been selected by scholars as being ...
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This travelogue offers a vivid and detailed account of the author's explorations of the Brazilian highlands. It includes descriptions of the region's scenic beauty, wildlife, and indigenous peoples, as well as detailed accounts of the gold and diamond mines that were the author's primary objective. The author, Richard Francis Burton, was a renowned explorer, translator, and writer who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the field of travel writing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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VG+ With a full account of the gold and diamond mines, also canoeing down 1, 500 miles of the great river Sao Francisco from Sabara to the sea. First ed. Penzer pp 78-80. Two volumes: 443 & 478 pp. Plate & ill. in both volumes. Folding map opp. p 1 in vol 2. Burton was consul at Sao Paulo in 1856 and before taking his posting he went to Brazil to explore the country and sail down the river. VG+ in original cloth. Double blind border on covers, enclosing large stamped design in gold of an India. VG+, very light foxing.
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