Brazil, the River Plate, and the Falkland Islands by William Hadfield

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Author Hadfield, William, 1806-1887
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.
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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
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