Travel letter no. 04, Series 2
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Title
Travel letter no. 04, Series 2
Type
Text
letters (correspondence)
StillImage
sketches
Creator
Hazard, Joseph Peace, (1807-1892)
Description
In this letter to his brother and sisters, Joseph Peace Hazard writes from Rio de Janeiro about his travels in South America. Topics include the prevalence and importance of churches; a visit to James Monroe, U.S. Consul in Rio (and former Congressman from Ohio); visits to the Botanic Garden; the flora and fauna he observed; local customs; and the houses and villas he saw.
Language
English
Identifier
MSS_05_3_103_23
Subject
travel writing; letters; mountains; ocean; plants; gardens; tree; forests and forestry; animals; birds; agriculture; architecture, domestic; architecture
Coverage
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
South America
Date Created
1866-12-25
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