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Title: No Paiz dos Yankees
Alternate Title: No País dos Yankees
Original Publication:
Rio de Janeiro:
Domingos de Magalhães--Editor
54 Rua do Ouvidor 54
Livraria Moderna
1894
Credits:
Produced by Ricardo F. Diogo, Rita Farinha and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Credits: Produced by Ricardo F. Diogo, Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "No País dos Yankees" by Adolfo Ferreira Caminha is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a Brazilian protagonist, who embarks on a journey to the United States, providing a personal reflection on American society and its diverse customs. As the main character navigates through this foreign landscape, he grapples with themes of cultural exchange, nostalgia, and the contrasts between Brazilian and American life. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to the protagonist aboard the Brazilian cruiser "Almirante Barroso" as it departs from Rio de Janeiro on a dark, rainy night. The narrative captures the somber emotions of the crew as they bid farewell to their homeland, setting an introspective tone. The opening details the journey to various ports, including Recife, where the protagonist reflects on the sights and experiences encountered, including a poignant visit to a local penitentiary. Here, he learns about the tragic story of an inmate, Gustavo Adolpho, whose plight evokes deep empathy and raises questions about justice and redemption. The beginning sets the stage for an exploration of identity and societal differences as the travelers make their way toward the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note: This ebook uses a 19th century spelling
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Caminha, Adolfo Ferreira, 1867-1897
EBook No.: 24190
Published: Jan 7, 2008
Downloads: 219
Language: Portuguese
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: No Paiz dos Yankees
Alternate Title: No País dos Yankees
Original Publication:
Rio de Janeiro:
Domingos de Magalhães--Editor
54 Rua do Ouvidor 54
Livraria Moderna
1894
Credits:
Produced by Ricardo F. Diogo, Rita Farinha and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Credits: Produced by Ricardo F. Diogo, Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "No País dos Yankees" by Adolfo Ferreira Caminha is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a Brazilian protagonist, who embarks on a journey to the United States, providing a personal reflection on American society and its diverse customs. As the main character navigates through this foreign landscape, he grapples with themes of cultural exchange, nostalgia, and the contrasts between Brazilian and American life. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to the protagonist aboard the Brazilian cruiser "Almirante Barroso" as it departs from Rio de Janeiro on a dark, rainy night. The narrative captures the somber emotions of the crew as they bid farewell to their homeland, setting an introspective tone. The opening details the journey to various ports, including Recife, where the protagonist reflects on the sights and experiences encountered, including a poignant visit to a local penitentiary. Here, he learns about the tragic story of an inmate, Gustavo Adolpho, whose plight evokes deep empathy and raises questions about justice and redemption. The beginning sets the stage for an exploration of identity and societal differences as the travelers make their way toward the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note: This ebook uses a 19th century spelling
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Caminha, Adolfo Ferreira, 1867-1897
EBook No.: 24190
Published: Jan 7, 2008
Downloads: 219
Language: Portuguese
Subject: United States -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: America: United States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.