Travels in Brazil

"Travels in Brazil" by Henry Koster is a historical travelogue from the 1800s, where the author charters an adventure to Brazil, landing in Pernambuco and Olinda. His writings capture the cultural and economic landscape of the blossoming country by noting its political structures, its landscape, and the daily lives of the colonists and indigenous peoples. Koster's voyage begins in Liverpool as he makes his way to Pernambuco, where his initial wonder of the architectural environment provides an amazing point of view for the reader. Koster is excited by the natural beauty of Recife and Olinda, along with its mixed population of merchants and local guides. Koster's interest in the cultural tapestry sets the stage for the exploration of the Brazilian lands, providing interactions with locals and fellow expatriates.