| The Confederados: Old South Immigrants in Brazil First Edition, Edition Contributor(s): Dawsey, Cyrus B. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0817309446 ISBN-13: 9780817309442 Publisher: University of Alabama Press OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1998 Annotation: "Recommended for classroom use in both American and Latin American history", -- Civil War History |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Latin America - South America |
| Dewey: 981 |
| Lexile Measure: 1460 |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6.3" W x 9.2" (0.91 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This collection of essays--which also includes a previously unpublished narrative by an original settler-- examines the fascinating experiences of southern Confederate exiles in Brazil and their continuing legacy. During the late 1860s Southerners dissatisfied with the outcome of the Civil War and fearful of the extent of Union reprisals migrated to Brazil to build a new life for themselves. The Confederados--the great majority from Alabama and Texas--began a century-long adventure to establish a new homeland and to preserve important elements of their Old South heritage. For more than a hundred years, descendants of the original settlers have largely maintained their language and customs while contributing to Brazil's economy and society. Here, scholars from many fields examine every aspect of this unique mingling of cultures within the larger historical and cultural context. |