Rio De Janeiro

ISBN: 074757331X

Author: Ruy Castro

Condition: Used

Occupying what is arguably the most breathtakingly beautiful site in the world, the people of Rio - the Cariocas - tell their of cannibals charming European intellectuals; of elegant slaves and their shabby masters; of how a casual chat between two people drinking coffee on Avenida Rio Branco could affect world coffee markets; of an awesome beach life; of faveals, drugs, police, carnival, football and music. With his own Carioca good humour and spellbinding storytelling gifts, Ruy Castro brings the reader thrillingly close to the flames.

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