News from the Mines of São Paulo and the Backlands of the Same Captaincy - Pedro Taques de Almeida Paes Leme
News from the Mines of São Paulo and the Backlands of the Same Captaincy
By Pedro Taques de Almeida Paes Leme
A Thrilling Tale of Adventure and Discovery in Colonial Brazil
In the 18th century, the Portuguese colony of Brazil was a land of opportunity and adventure. The vast interior of the country was largely unexplored, and the search for gold and other riches drew thousands of fortune seekers from all over the world.
One of these fortune seekers was Pedro Taques de Almeida Paes Leme, a young nobleman from São Paulo. In 1722, he set out on an expedition to the backlands of the captaincy of São Paulo, in search of gold and other minerals.
Paes Leme's expedition was a success. He discovered several new gold mines, and he also made contact with several indigenous tribes. He wrote a detailed account of his expedition, which was published in 1744 under the title "News from the Mines of São Paulo and the Backlands of the Same Captaincy".
A Valuable Historical Document
Paes Leme's book is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the early days of colonial Brazil. It is a fascinating account of one man's journey into the unknown, and it is full of adventure, danger, and excitement.
A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in Brazilian History
"News from the Mines of São Paulo and the Backlands of the Same Captaincy" is a must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history. It is a well-written and engaging account of one of the most important periods in the country's history.
Here are some of the things you will learn from this book:
- The history of the Portuguese colony of Brazil
- The search for gold and other riches in colonial Brazil
- The life and times of Pedro Taques de Almeida Paes Leme
- The indigenous tribes of Brazil
- The flora and fauna of Brazil