The Histories of Brazil; Volume 1

The Histories of Brazil is a reprint of the 16th-century work by Portuguese nobleman Pero de Magalhães Gandavo. It was translated by John B. Stetson, an American lawyer and diplomat with a passion for Brazilian history. The book chronicles the early years of European colonization in Brazil, as well as the customs, religion, and culture of the indigenous inhabitants. A fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in world history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.