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Ewbank, Thomas

Life in Brazil; Or, a Journal of a Visit to the Land of Cocoa and the Palm. Containing illustrations of ancient South American arts in recently discovered implements & products of domestic industry, & works in stone, pottery, gold, silver, bronze, etc.

1856

173.90 €

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Year of publication
1856
Place of printing
New York. Harper & Brothers Publishers
Author
Ewbank, Thomas
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Travel - South America Brazil
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

8vo [24 x 15 cm]; xvi, [17]-469 pp, about 100 illustrations, appendix. original blind-stamped cloth, gilt spine title lettering, edges worn, shelf-wear, endpaper stains, few light marginal stains, good+ tight copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Jones 246. Sabin 23313. Borba de Moraes 297: 'An excellent observer, he analyzed carioca life with extraordinary perspicacity. The religious life of the common people shocked him deeply. Of great value are the observations he wrote on the popular arts, tools employed, national dishes, illnesses, picturesque aspects of manners and customs, etc. The illustrations five very faithful renderings of the picturesque aspects of Brazilian life'.