The Rough Guide To Brazil (5th Edition)
Rough Guides(Author)
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5th Edition
Published on 6. November 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
832 pages
978-1-84353-077-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Rough Guide to Brazil is the most comprehensive and detailed guide to the largest country in South America. Filled with entertaining and in-depth accounts of all the major cities and towns, as well as the best beaches, jungle tours, and hiking trips. A full colour introduction gives an immediate flavour of the vibrant country with striking photographs of the country's attractions and activities, from joining the parades at the Rio Carnival to taking a boat trip up the Amazon. There is informative background on everything from Brazilian art to the most infamous favelas (shanty towns) giving the reader a sound context to help understand the country they are visiting. Practical advice on getting around is supported by over 60 maps and plans and extensive listings sections giving insightful reviews into accommodation, restaurants and bars for every budget.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
APA Publications
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84353-077-0 (9781843530770)
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David Cleary | Dilwyn Jenkins | Oliver Marshall
The Rough Guide to Brazil
Book
10/2000
4th Edition
Rough Guides
€38.56
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Person
David Cleary is an anthropologist by trade and first went to Brazil in 1984 and has since lived there off and on for six years. Dilwyn Jenkins has been travelling to South America since the age of eighteen. After working as a teacher and journalist, he has led expeditions to and made films with indigenous groups in the Amazon. He is also the author of the Rough Guide to Peru. Oliver Marshall has been visiting Brazil for work, study and, above all, pleasure since 1982. He is currently working at the University of Oxford's Centre for Brazilian Studies.