Travels in the Interior of Brazil Principally through the northern provinces, and the gold and diamond districts, during the years 1836-1841

CHAPTER I.

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RIO DE JANEIRO.

Motives for visiting Brazil—Voyage from England—Arrival at Rio de Janeiro—Description of the City—Its Environs—Geological Character of its Neighbourhood—Its Climate—Its Inhabitants—State of Slavery in Brazil—General good treatment of Slaves—Different Mixed Races—Excursion to the Mountains surrounding the Capital—Its Botanical Garden—Museum of Natural History 1