This book is a historical and geographical account of Brazil written in the 18th century. The authors, Manuel Ayres de Casal and Pero Vaz de Caminha, were Portuguese officials who were tasked with exploring and documenting the newly-acquired Portuguese colony. The book covers a range of topics including geography, flora and fauna, and the indigenous peoples of Brazil. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and geography of Brazil.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.