Brazil, the River Plate, and the Falkland Islands by William Hadfield
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About this eBook
| Author | Hadfield, William, 1806-1887 |
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| Illustrator | Hotham, Charles |
| Illustrator | Ouseley, William Gore, Sir, 1797-1866 |
| Title |
Brazil, the River Plate, and the Falkland Islands With the Cape Horn route to Australia. Including notices of Lisbon, Madeira, the Canaries, and Cape Verde. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "BRAZIL, THE RIVER PLATE, AND THE FALKLAND ISLANDS" by William Hadfield is a travelogue and historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work documents the author's extensive journeys through Brazil, the Rio Plate region, and the Falkland Islands, focusing on their geographic, commercial, and social landscapes. It provides insights into the significance of steam navigation for trade and communication between these territories and Europe, addressing the historical context of colonization and discovery in South America. The opening of the book sets the stage for Hadfield's observations as he embarks on a voyage from Liverpool to Lisbon, detailing the capabilities of the ship Argentina, as well as the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Lisbon. He describes the ease of navigation into the Tagus River, the beauty of the Portuguese capital, and offers reflections on its society, economy, and the historical legacies of the Portuguese explorers. Hadfield's vivid descriptions and personal experiences aim to fill a gap in contemporary knowledge about South America, emphasizing the vitality of its trade routes and the potential for prosperity in light of recent advancements in steam navigation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2501: Latin America local history: Brazil |
| Subject | Brazil -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Falkland Islands |
| Subject | Buenos Aires (Argentina) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Brazil -- Economic conditions |
| Subject | Montevideo (Uruguay) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Paraguay -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56402 |
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 250 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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