. A voyage to Cochinchina, in the years 1792 and 1793. To which is annexed an account of a journey made in the years 1801 and 1802, to the residence of the chief of the Booshuana nation. THE BRAZILS. 135 * which they abound; and the fruits and vegetables of all climates thrive here almost without culture, and are to be procured in great plenty. The water he represents as ex-cellent, both on the island and the opposite continent. Ithas a good harbour; and the province of Rio Grande, whichis fertile in products of grain and fruit, and abundant incattle, has a direct and immediate communication w
. A voyage to Cochinchina, in the years 1792 and 1793. To which is annexed an account of a journey made in the years 1801 and 1802, to the residence of the chief of the Booshuana nation. THE BRAZILS. 135 * which they abound; and the fruits and vegetables of all climates thrive here almost without culture, and are to be procured in great plenty. The water he represents as ex-cellent, both on the island and the opposite continent. Ithas a good harbour; and the province of Rio Grande, whichis fertile in products of grain and fruit, and abundant incattle, has a direct and immediate communication with it. Rio de Janeiro must, however, be considered as the grandcentral point on the coast of the Brazils, from which everyother part of it may at any time be overawed. And as littleseems to have been published of its military strength and de-fences, and every piece of intelligence, however scanty, mayin the course of the present contest be found of some use, Ihave annexed to this chapter a military sketch of that partof the harbour which is fortified, with references to a cor-responding plate of views of the coast and town, with thevarious forts, lines, and works by Avhich they
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