Journal of a Voyage to Brazil by Lady Maria Callcott
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Callcott, Maria, Lady, 1785-1842
English
"Journal of a Voyage to Brazil" by Maria Graham is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the author's travels and observations during her time in Brazil from 1821 to 1823, providing insights into both the personal and political landscape of the country during a pivotal moment in its history. The narrative cover...
struggle for independence from Portugal. At the start of the journal, the author reflects on her voyage to Brazil and the challenges she faced before publishing her work. In the preface, she discusses the importance of sharing her observations, emphasizing her desire for candor despite the personal cost. Graham introduces the historical context of Brazil, touching on the significant political changes occurring in the country and the impact of the return of the Portuguese royal family to Lisbon. The introduction outlines Brazil’s complex past and the social dynamics at play, setting the stage for her forthcoming insights based on her eyewitness experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Donna Lee
4 months agoI have to admit, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Lisa Carter
3 months agoHonestly, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. Worth every second of your time.
Lucas Hall
3 months agoOnce I started reading, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Don't hesitate to download this.
James Ramirez
2 months agoA fantastic discovery, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. Don't hesitate to download this.
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Donald Jones
2 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. A solid resource I will return to often.