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An engaging and vividly written account of a Jesuit mission to Brazil in the late 16th century, told through the letters of the Portuguese priest Fern o Cardim. The book captures the excitement, danger, and wonder of exploring a new land, as well as the many cultural encounters and clashes that ensued. A must-read for anyone interested in the early history of South America.

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