This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 edition. Excerpt: ...evening I set out alone. I have often heard exclamations of surprise, from those who have never been in Brazil, at the very idea of journeying without a companion in a land which their imaginations have pictured as the abode of brigands and wild beasts. Though I have compassed many leagues solus, I ...
Read More
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 edition. Excerpt: ...evening I set out alone. I have often heard exclamations of surprise, from those who have never been in Brazil, at the very idea of journeying without a companion in a land which their imaginations have pictured as the abode of brigands and wild beasts. Though I have compassed many leagues solus, I have never met with the former, and the latter have been quite harmless. My horse, in size, in his trappings, and in general appearance, was befitting a Calmnck Tartar. He had never made the acquaintance of a curry-comb, but got over the fine road which leads to Cubitao with a speed worthy of a better-looking animal. It was dark before I reached the bridge which spans the Bio do Cubitao; and, not feeling exactly sure of a hospedaria, I rode up to a little way-side venda, and my inquiries were answered very satisfactorily in French. The same man I saw upon A Zigzag Boad. 355 my return, and learned from him that he came to Brazil twentyyears ago under the impression that gold was as plentiful as pavingstones. He directed me to an inn kept by a German beyond the bridge. Having given my name at the Registro, and having paid a slight toll, I clattered over, and was soon at the house of the German. I felt half inclined to push onward over the mountains, so as to make San Paulo before mid-day of the morrow. I however concluded to refresh myself and horse, and gave orders for supper. The refreshment, so far as sleep was concerned, was a minus quantity, and at an early hour I was astride my steed and on my way up the Serra. The road which traverses this range of mountains is probably the finest in Brazil, with the exception of the Imperial highway to Petropolis. "When Dr. Kidder visited this portion of the Empire, there existed a very excellent road, ...
Read Less
Add this copy of Brazil and the Brazilians, Portrayed in Historical and to cart. $36.92, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2006 by University of Michigan Library.
Add this copy of Brazil and the Brazilians, Portrayed in Historical and to cart. $36.92, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2006 by University of Michigan Library.
Add this copy of Brazil and the Brazilians, Portrayed in Historical and to cart. $38.99, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by University of Michigan Library.
Add this copy of Brazil and the Brazilians, portrayed in historical and to cart. $39.50, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2001 by University of Michigan Library.
Add this copy of Brazil and the Brazilians, portrayed in historical and to cart. $49.84, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2001 by University of Michigan Library.
Add this copy of Brazil and the Brazilians, Portrayed in Historical and to cart. $50.60, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by University of Michigan Library.
