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Title Geographia historica da Capitania de Minas Geraes 1779?

Date 1779

Place Brazil--Minas Gerais

Language Portuguese

Subjects Cities and towns

Summary Unsigned, undated, unfinished ms., probably compiled in Minas Geraes around 1779, containing a historical and geographical description of the Minas Gerais region, and life there during the 18th century. In his opening section, the author describes the geographical location of Minas, and a brief history of its settlement, beginning in 1554 when the capital, Sao Paulo, was established, and later, as the "Paulistas" and the "sertoes" rushed to exploit the gold and diamond mines of the region. With the establishment on April 8, 1711 of Ribeirao do Carmo (present-day Mariana) by Antonio Albuquerque Coelho de Carvalho, first governor and captain-general of Minas Gerais, development of the area began in earnest: the founding of Villa Rica (Ouro Preto) followed on July 8, 1711, and Villa Real (Sabará) on July 16, 1711. The religious, educational, and government institutions in these and other cites--including Paracatú, São Romaõ, Villa Nova da Rainha, Papagayo (Curvelho), and Pitanguy--are listed, as are the names of current officials and their salaries. The author also gives details about the climate, geography, nearby villages, and army units assigned to the region. Text is illustrated with 15 tables of statistics listing the salaries of various government and ecclesiastical positions in each town for the year 1778.

Extent [34] leaves, bound ; 22 cm

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Call Number VAULT folio Greenlee MS 425

BibID 991788338805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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