THE NEW BRAZIL, ITS RESOURCES AND ATTRACTIONS, HISTORICAL, DESCRIPTIVE, AND INDUSTRIAL.

Wright, Marie Robinson.

Published by George Barrie,, 1907

About this Item

494 pp. Second, revised and enlarged edition; blue-gray cloth; all edges gilt; black and white photographic illustrations throughout; f.p. lithograph. Binding tight; boards scuffed, soiled, corners bumped with spine ends wear; internally fine; see additional image provided. This is a heavy book and may require an additional shipping fee domestic and especially international. A comprehensive overview of Brazil at the turn of the century. Heavy weight sheets with profuse black and white photographs; frontispiece lithograph on art board of the president of Brazil (Agusto Moreira Penna). Quoting the text, p. 165: "Brazil has reason to be proud of her contribution to the sum of intellectual accomplishment in the western hemisphere, which has produced no greater composer than Carlos Gomes, no greater dramatist than Jose Alencar. None of the American poets have sung sweeter songs to softer music than the gifted but unfortunate Goncalves Dias. Whether in music, art, or literature, Brazil is equally prepared to establish her right to an honorable position. Music is a passion with the Brazilians, who are gifted with exceptional talent in musical composition and its interpretation. They are particularly devoted to the Italian masters. The librettos of the operas of Carlos Gomes are in Italian, and Italian opera furnishes the favorite subjets in all the theatres throughout the country. Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Bahia, Pernambuco, Para, and Manaos have grand-opera houses visited every season by noted European artists." Size: 32.5 x 26 cm. 0.0.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE NEW BRAZIL, ITS RESOURCES AND ATTRACTIONS, HISTORICAL, DESCRIPTIVE, AND INDUSTRIAL.
• Publisher: George Barrie,
• Publication Date: 1907
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good