HEMMING, John. Red Gold. The Conquest of the Brazilian Indians.
Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1978. First edition.
Cloth, 677pp.
Fine in d/w.
The history of conquest and exploitation; beginning with the discovery of Brazil by the Portuguese and describes the changing attitudes toward the Indians, ranging from "noble savage" to hostility, fear and scorn. The conquest of the long coast is described as is the discovery of the Amazon, the exploration of the interior in search of Indian slaves, cattle ranching, Amazon forest produce and gold. $75 CAD