Round About Rio (1884)

Round About Rio is a travelogue written by Frank De Yeaux Carpenter in 1884. The book describes the author's journey through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the surrounding areas. Carpenter provides a detailed account of the city's landscape, culture, history, and people, as well as his personal experiences and observations. The book includes chapters on various topics such as the city's architecture, the Carnival festival, the flora and fauna of the region, and the political situation of Brazil at the time. Carpenter's writing style is engaging and descriptive, providing readers with a vivid picture of life in Rio de Janeiro during the late 19th century. Overall, Round About Rio is a fascinating read for anyone interested in travel writing, Brazilian culture, or South American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.