Explorations of the Highlands of the Brazil; With a Full Account of the Gold and Diamond Mines. Also, Canoeing Down 1500 Miles of the Great River São

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This travelogue offers a vivid and detailed account of the author's explorations of the Brazilian highlands. It includes descriptions of the region's scenic beauty, wildlife, and indigenous peoples, as well as detailed accounts of the gold and diamond mines that were the author's primary objective. The author, Richard Francis Burton, was a renowned explorer, translator, and writer who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the field of travel writing.