Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America

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Outdoor Scenes in Rio Janeiro.--The Little Marmoset.--The Fish Market.--Secluded Women.--The Romish Church.--Botanical Garden.--Various Species of Trees.--Grand Avenue of Royal Palms.--About Humming-Birds.--Climate of Rio.--Surrounded by Yellow Fever.--The Country Inland.--Begging on the Streets.--Flowers.--"Portuguese Joe."--Social Distinctions 180