History of a Voyage to the Land of Brazil - (Latin American Literature and Culture) Annotated by Jean De Lery (Paperback)
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Highlights
- When the famous anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss arrived in Rio de Janeiro, he had one book in his pocket: Jean de Léry's History of a Voyage to the Land of Brazil.
- About the Author: Janet Whatley is Professor of French at the University of Vermont.
- 340 Pages
- History, Latin America
- Series Name: Latin American Literature and Culture
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Book Synopsis
When the famous anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss arrived in Rio de Janeiro, he had one book in his pocket: Jean de Léry's History of a Voyage to the Land of Brazil. Léry had undertaken his fascinating and arduous voyage in 1556, as a youthful member of the first Protestant mission to the New World. Janet Whatley presents the first complete English translation of one of the most vivid early European accounts of life in the New World.From the Back Cover
When the famous anthropologist Claude Levi-Strauss arrived in Rio de Janeiro, he had one book in his pocket: Jean de Lery's History of a Voyage to the Land of Brazil. Lery had undertaken his fascinating and arduous voyage in 1556, as a youthful member of the first Protestant mission to the New World. Janet Whatley presents the first complete English translation of one of the most vivid European accounts of life in the New World.Review Quotes
"Whatley has done English readers not versed in French a major service by providing an annotated translation of Lery's fascinating text."--"Virginia Quarterly Review
About the Author
Janet Whatley is Professor of French at the University of Vermont.Dimensions (Overall): 8.97 Inches (H) x 6.01 Inches (W) x .81 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.06 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 340
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Latin America
Series Title: Latin American Literature and Culture
Publisher: University of California Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Jean De Lery
Language: English
Street Date: March 11, 1993
TCIN: 1005039230
UPC: 9780520082748
Item Number (DPCI): 247-27-4873
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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