English translation of the 1955 French study in which anthropologist L?vi-Strauss records the story of his experiences among the primitive Caduveo, Bororo, Nambikwara,and Tupi-Kawahib tribes of South America.
Sent with her governess to live with the dreadful Carter family in exotic Brazil in 1910, Maia endures many hardships before fulfilling her dream of exploring the Amazon River.
Examines family life in Brazil through a visit with Lilian, a four-year-old girl who lives with her parents, aunts, and grandparents in a small house, providing insights into Brazilian cultural traditions, foods, and celebrations.
Chief Inspector Mario Silva, who works for the federal police of Brazil, inspects the discovery of a human bone and unearths a secret cemetery where the bodies of several human beings were disposed of; an examination reveals that the corpses were in family groups and may be connected to a sinister travel agency.
