Portugal e Ilhas Adjacentes: Exposição Ethnografica Portugueza by Adolfo Coelho
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"Portugal e Ilhas Adjacentes: Exposição Ethnografica Portugueza" by Adolfo Coelho is an ethnographic study written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive program for an ethnographic exhibition showcasing the material culture and traditional lifestyles of the Portuguese people and the adjacent islands. Coelho, who was the president of the Ethnic Sciences Section of the Geography Society, aims to explore various aspects of Portuguese culture, emphasizing the need for
thorough documentation and understanding of the nation’s ethnography. The content of the book is structured around the proposal for an extensive exhibition, and it outlines the subjects that should be included to represent the Portuguese populace accurately. Coelho details specific types of artifacts and their significance, ranging from daily life objects, traditional clothing, agricultural tools, to food and music, alongside the geographical and historical context. He emphasizes the rich cultural heritage that must be displayed, documenting the agricultural practices, social structures, and spiritual beliefs of the people. The book is a call to action for a collective effort to preserve and showcase the unique characteristics that define the Portuguese identity and promote a deeper understanding of their cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Coelho, Adolfo, 1847-1919 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 35022160 |
| Title | Portugal e Ilhas Adjacentes: Exposição Ethnografica Portugueza |
| Alternate Title | Portugal e Ilhas Adjacentes: Exposição Etnográfica Portuguesa |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: Imprensa Nacional 1896 |
| Credits |
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal) |
| Language Note | This ebook uses 19th century spelling |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Ethnology -- Portugal |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21429 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 314 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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