Overview
An engaging and vividly written account of a Jesuit mission to Brazil in the late 16th century, told through the letters of the Portuguese priest Fernao Cardim. The book captures the excitement, danger, and wonder of exploring a new land, as well as the many cultural encounters and clashes that ensued. A must-read for anyone interested in the early history of South America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- | Author: Fernao Cardim
- | Publisher: Legare Street Press
- | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 144 pages
- | Language: Portuguese
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1021655899
- | ISBN-13: 9781021655899
