Travels in the Interior of Brazil Principally through the northern provinces, and the gold and diamond districts, during the years 1836-1841

"Travels in the Interior of Brazil" by George Gardner is a record of adventures in South America from the 1830s and 1840s, where Gardner explored the northern parts of Brazil, including areas known for gold and diamonds. The book sets out to paint a picture of Brazil's environment, wildlife, and people that Gardner saw on his travels. Gardner begins by detailing his reasons for voyaging to Brazil, based on his interest in nature and plants. He talks about the difficult boat ride from England and his first impressions of Rio de Janeiro, showing both the beauty of the area and the harsh realities of the time, like slavery, as he prepares to travel the country described in the following chapters.