Excerpt from Instruction pour Remonter la Côte du Brésil, Depuis San-Luiz de Maranhaō Jusqu'au Para, pour Descendre la Rivière de ce Nom Et pour en Débouquer
Le mérite du Pilote du Brésil est si universellement reconnu et si justement apprécié qu'on ne pourra me supposer 11ntention de remplir une lacune laissée dans ce grand ouvrage. Mon seul but, en publiant les notes suivantes est de faciliter la navigation sur cette côte dangereuse, surtout, faute d'être connue, et non de présenter 1111 travail hydrographique complet, que ne comportait pas la nature de notre campagne, et qui exigerait une mission toute spéciale.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive overview of travelling Brazil's northeast coast, one of the most historically rich and unique regions in the world. With a particular focus on the 19th century, the author traces the history and development of the coastal region, drawing on archival research, archaeological evidence, and the work of previous scholars. The book begins with an overview of the region's pre-colonial history, before exploring the arrival of the Portuguese and the subsequent development of the sugar industry. The author provides a detailed account of the slave trade and its impact on the region, as well as the rise and fall of the sugar economy. The book also examines the region's role in the Brazilian independence movement and the subsequent development of the Brazilian nation. The author concludes by reflecting on the legacy of the sugar industry and the slave trade on the region, and by examining the challenges and opportunities facing the region in the 21st century. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Brazil, the sugar industry, or the slave trade. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780484988407_0
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