Brazilwood: A Novel of the First Contact Between Europe and the Americas

A sweeping historical novel that brings to life the first contact between Europe and the Americas

In 1500, a Portuguese fleet led by Pedro Álvares Cabral set sail from Lisbon in search of a new route to India. After a treacherous journey across the Atlantic Ocean, the fleet made landfall on the coast of Brazil. This was the first contact between Europe and the Americas, and it would have a profound impact on both continents.

A story of adventure, love, and betrayal

Brazilwood tells the story of this first contact through the eyes of three main characters:

• Pero Vaz de Caminha, a Portuguese nobleman who is part of Cabral's fleet. Caminha is a keen observer of the new world, and his letters home provide a vivid account of the first meeting between Europeans and Native Americans.
• Iracema, a young Tupinambá woman who is captured by the Portuguese. Iracema is a strong and resourceful woman who quickly learns to adapt to her new life. She falls in love with Caminha, but their relationship is forbidden.
• Hans Staden, a German mercenary who is part of a group of German soldiers who are shipwrecked on the coast of Brazil. Staden is a brutal and ruthless man who is determined to survive at any cost. He becomes a slave of the Tupinambá, and he learns about their culture and way of life.

A beautifully written novel that is both historically accurate and emotionally powerful

Brazilwood is a beautifully written novel that is both historically accurate and emotionally powerful. The novel brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the New World, and it explores the complex relationships between Europeans and Native Americans. Brazilwood is a must-read for anyone interested in history, adventure, or love stories.

Why you should buy Brazilwood

Brazilwood is a unique and unforgettable novel that will stay with you long after you finish it. It is a story of adventure, love, and betrayal that is set against the backdrop of one of the most important events in human history. If you are looking for a book that will transport you to another time and place, then Brazilwood is the book for you.

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