It is easy to specify the individual objects of admiration in these grand scenes; but it is not possible to give an adequate idea of the higher feelings of wonder, astonishment, and devotion, which fill and elevate the mind.
(PLATE 12.

MANDIOCA OR CASSAVA.) APRIL 19, 1832.
Leaving Soc^go, during the two first days we retraced our steps.

It was very wearisome work, as the road generally ran across a glaring hot sandy plain, not far from the coast.

I noticed that each time the horse put its foot on the fine siliceous sand, a gentle chirping noise was produced.

On the third day we took a different line, and passed through the gay little village of Madre de De"s.
This is one of the principal lines of road in Brazil; yet it was in so bad a state that no wheel vehicle, excepting the clumsy bullock-wagon, could pass along.