Explorations of the Highlands of the Brazil, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Richard F. Burton

ISBN 10: 1333120257 / ISBN 13: 9781333120252

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a captivating journey through the heart of Brazil, specifically to the country's gold mines. The author, a seasoned explorer, reveals a wealth of information about the diverse landscapes, the rich history, and the social and economic realities of this vast and largely unknown region. He navigates the natural wonders of the Brazilian highlands, including the towering Serra do Mar mountains and the sprawling Campos, or prairies, and provides intimate glimpses into the lives of the people who inhabit this region. He paints a vivid picture of the struggles and successes of gold miners, both native and foreign, shedding light on the complexities of resource extraction in the 19th century. The book provides a rare look into a burgeoning empire at a pivotal moment in its development and underscores the importance of the region's natural resources to its economic and social future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781333120252_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Explorations of the Highlands of the Brazil, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333120257
• ISBN 13: 9781333120252
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern History of The Americas

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Synopsis

Explore rugged Brazil highlands, ancient mines, and a river journey across thousands of miles. This nonfiction travel narrative blends field reporting with vivid scenes from the gold and diamond districts of Minas Gerais, charting a remarkable voyage from Rio de Janeiro to the heart of Brazil’s mining frontier and down the great São Francisco.

From detailed observations of mining life to the landscapes that shape it, the book pairs adventure with practical insight. Readers will follow explorers as they encounter working mines, colonial towns, and the Brazilian wilderness, all set against a backdrop of historical economic change and human resilience.

• A ground-level view of gold and diamond mining in Minas Geraes, including key mines and operations.


• Vivid travel episodes, from river journeys to rugged highland passes and mining camps.


• Context on the social and economic forces shaping exploration, mining, and settlement.


• Maps, chapters, and notes that link the journey to broader Brazilian history and industry.

Ideal for readers drawn to travel writing, exploration history, and firsthand accounts of 19th‑century mining life in Brazil.