Flappers Greet Fawcett At Edge Of Brazilian Jungle
Colonel Fawcett with his son Jack and Raleigh Rimoil entered Mato Grosso from Cyaba on April 20 to hunt for a mythic white civilization in the Brazilian jungle. Reports from Cuyaba describe rumors of large buildings and “white Indians” in the forest beyond, with the expedition planning to file despatches via Indian runners.
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Fawcett
Jack
Raleigh Rimoil
Cyaba
Matte Grosso
South America
Cuyaba
Rio de Janeiro
Voyage Through Brazil and Paraguay Description
The narrative recounts a Brazilian journey from Rio to Sao Paulo by car and water, noting vibrant commerce, poverty, and heat. It describes acclimating to urban chaos, the lure of railways, and the eventual crossing to Paraguay, including landings, police encounters, and challenges with passports and local officials.
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Gauppore
Cuyaba
Ford
Ayaba
Buenos Aires
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Egypt
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Paulo
San Paulo
Victoria Crowe
Tua Keele Han
Deseo
Vital Brasil
Paulista Rru
Ticke's
Parana
Brazil
Ports Esperanca
Caraguay
Corumba
Embarka
New York
Corumba Gay
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