Finding Present-Day Voice amid Historical Silence

I am drawn to the Rio de Contas, a mighty river that begins in Bahia’s westernmost part, descends for nearly 400 miles, and finally passes by the Porto de Trás neighborhood of Itacaré to empty into the Atlantic Ocean. One of the best views of the river is at the top of a short, steep hill that leads...

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Published inRunning After Paradise p. 114
Main Author Scanlan Lyons, Colleen M
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United States University of Arizona Press 17.05.2022
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Summary:I am drawn to the Rio de Contas, a mighty river that begins in Bahia’s westernmost part, descends for nearly 400 miles, and finally passes by the Porto de Trás neighborhood of Itacaré to empty into the Atlantic Ocean. One of the best views of the river is at the top of a short, steep hill that leads up from the banks of the river to the Porto de Trás Cultural Center, a relatively new structure financed by the Swedish rock group ABBA. From the cultural center, if you look very carefully through the thick Atlantic Forest vegetation, you can
ISBN:9780816540136
0816540136
DOI:10.2307/j.ctv2gbsd0g.9