With Broadax and Firebrand: The Destruction of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

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Summary: What can I say? It's great!
Review: Having actually lived in the country and visited the Amazon rain forest, this depiction of the destruction of the Atlantic rainforest and the effects there is highly factual and rather interesting. It is one of the only successful ecological histories about a forest! If you want a good read about the disappearance of one of Brazil's most historical aspects, then this book is for you.

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Summary: Impressive environmental history of Brazil
Review: This book is bound to change your view of Brazilian history, and of environmental history. A must read for anyone interested in either. A good Portuguese language translation is available.