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Brazil Viewed Through a Naval Glass (Classic Reprint): With on Slavery the and the Slave Trade - Couverture souple

Edward Wilberforce

 
9781332106653: Brazil Viewed Through a Naval Glass (Classic Reprint): With on Slavery the and the Slave Trade

Synopsis

Brazilian shores, ships, and slavery—an authentic midshipman’s view of coast and culture. This travelogue follows a naval officer’s voyage from England to Madeira and along Brazil’s coast, mixing vivid landscapes with practical notes for captains and candid reflections on slavery, trade, and local life. The narrative blends adventure with careful observations, offering a window into 19th-century maritime travel and the era’s moral questions.

From the banana markets of Madeira to the bustling harbors and fortifications along Mangaratiba and Ilha Grande, the book captures coastlines, towns, and routes with clear, readable detail. It moves through ships, ashore encounters, and the rhythms of life aboard a midshipman’s voyage, including the politics of the slave trade and the realities of barracoons and depots.




  • Vivid scenes of sea passages, tropical landscapes, and island life.

  • Accounts of interactions with shore communities, traders, and local officials.

  • Analysis of slave-trade infrastructure, barracoons, and enforcement efforts.

  • Practical notes for naval readers on anchorages, bays, and coastal fortifications.



Ideal for readers of maritime history and travelogues who seek both scenery and historical context about Brazil’s coast and the era of slavery.

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