Slave Life in Rio de Janeiro, 1808-1850
Rio de Janeiro in the first half of the nineteenth century had the largest population of urban slaves in the Americas—primary contributors to the atmosphere and vitality of the city. Although most urban historians have ignored these inhabitants of Rio, Mary Karasch''s generously illustrated study provides a comprehensive description and analysis of the city''s rich Afro-Cariocan culture, including...
Rio de Janeiro in the first half of the nineteenth century had the largest population of urban slaves in the Americas—primary contributors to the atmosphere and vitality of the city. Although most urban historians have ignored these inhabitants of Rio, Mary Karasch''s generously illustrated study provides a comprehensive description and analysis of the city''s rich Afro-Cariocan culture, including...
