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An important figure in British commercial mineralogy, John Mawe first published this work in 1812; reissued here is the 1821 revised edition. Mawe & his wife ran a mineral-dealing business, based in Derby with a shop in London. Collecting specimens for the aristocracy, advising on explorations, & going on gathering tours, he also wrote on Derbyshire mineralogy, the South Seas, diamonds, geology & conchology. This book covers his voyage to South America in 1804, including his expedition in 1809 to the gold & diamond mining areas of Brazil. It also describes the local climate, people, natural history, trade & agriculture, & the splendour of such cities as Buenos Aires & Rio de Janeiro. A bestseller, found on library shelves across Europe - & aboard the Beagle with Charles Darwin - the book remains relevant in the history of mineralogy & will appeal to non-specialists interested in South American adventure.

Brazil --- Gold mines and mining --- Diamond mines and mining --- Mawe, John, --- Travel --- Description and travel. --- Economic conditions