Travels in Brazil, in the Years 1817-1820 Undertaken by Command of His Majesty the King of Bavaria |
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| Author:
| Spix, Johann Baptist von
Martius, C. F. P. von |
| Translator:
| Lloyd, H. E. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Latin American Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-06382-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $46.99 |
Book Description:
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Published in 1824, this two-volume English translation covers Spix and Martius's Brazilian expedition up to May 1818. As well as discussing the region's natural history, the work provides a valuable contemporary account of indigenous peoples and their customs, including observations on agriculture and industry.
Published in 1824, this two-volume English translation covers Spix and Martius's Brazilian expedition up to May 1818. As well as discussing the region's natural history, the work provides a valuable contemporary account of indigenous peoples and their customs, including observations on agriculture and industry.