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Hadfield, William
1806
1887
Hotham, Charles
Ouseley, William Gore, Sir
1797
1866
Ouseley, W. Gore
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.
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Brazil -- Description and travel
Falkland Islands
Buenos Aires (Argentina) -- Description and travel
Brazil -- Economic conditions
Montevideo (Uruguay) -- Description and travel
Paraguay -- Description and travel
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Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Other
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