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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 Sao
This scarce text contains Explorations Of The Highlands Of The Brazil and Canoeing Down 1500 Miles of the Great River São Francisco, From Sambara to the Sea. A detailed account of Richard F. Burton's journey around Brazil, this fascinating text will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in the area and makes a great addition to any collection of antiquarian explorative literature. Chapters included in this text are: Sabara to Santa Lusia, Santa Lusia to Jaguara, At Jaguara, To Case Branca and the Cachoeira da Onca, To The Fazenda Do Dom Successo, To The Cidade Diamantina, At Diamantina, and many more. This rare text was originally published in 1869 and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the subject. Elected for modern republication due to its immense educational value, we hope that this book shall continue to be read and enjoyed for generations to come.
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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 Sao
This scarce text contains Explorations Of The Highlands Of The Brazil and Canoeing Down 1500 Miles of the Great River São Francisco, From Sambara to the Sea. A detailed account of Richard F. Burton's journey around Brazil, this fascinating text will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in the area and makes a great addition to any collection of antiquarian explorative literature. Chapters included in this text are: Sabara to Santa Lusia, Santa Lusia to Jaguara, At Jaguara, To Case Branca and the Cachoeira da Onca, To The Fazenda Do Dom Successo, To The Cidade Diamantina, At Diamantina, and many more. This rare text was originally published in 1869 and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the subject. Elected for modern republication due to its immense educational value, we hope that this book shall continue to be read and enjoyed for generations to come.
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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 Sao

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 Sao

by Richard Francis Burton
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 Sao

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 Sao

by Richard Francis Burton

Overview

This scarce text contains Explorations Of The Highlands Of The Brazil and Canoeing Down 1500 Miles of the Great River São Francisco, From Sambara to the Sea. A detailed account of Richard F. Burton's journey around Brazil, this fascinating text will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in the area and makes a great addition to any collection of antiquarian explorative literature. Chapters included in this text are: Sabara to Santa Lusia, Santa Lusia to Jaguara, At Jaguara, To Case Branca and the Cachoeira da Onca, To The Fazenda Do Dom Successo, To The Cidade Diamantina, At Diamantina, and many more. This rare text was originally published in 1869 and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the subject. Elected for modern republication due to its immense educational value, we hope that this book shall continue to be read and enjoyed for generations to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781446032558
Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Publication date: 07/12/2010
Pages: 454
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.01(d)

About the Author

About The Author

Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was an English explorer, author, translator, linguist, and orientalist. Though he published over forty books and countless articles during his life, only two were original works. He is best known for his translations, in particular his translations of One Thousand and One Nights and The Kama Sutra.

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