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Explore the captivating tale of resilience and adventure in 'Backlands', a historical narrative set in the rugged frontier of northeastern Brazil. This remarkable book, published by W W Norton & Company in 2015, immerses readers in the life of the notorious outlaw Lampi?o and his fierce band of nomadic outlaws that ruled the Sert?o from 1922 to 1938. Delve into the atmospheric landscapes of this arid region—the size of Texas—where lawlessness prevailed and legends were born. Lampi?o, a one-eyed goat rancher turned bandit leader, captures the spirit of rebellion as he challenges the local authorities, embodying the true essence of a charismatic outlaw. Amidst the chaos, love blooms between Lampi?o and Maria Bonita, who defies societal norms to become the 'Queen of the Bandits.' Their romance unfolds against a backdrop of peril, freedom, and powerful emotions, showcasing the dichotomy of their lives as folk heroes and fugitives. Victoria Shorr's literary debut intricately portrays Maria's journey, weaving together themes of love, loss, and independence. 'Backlands' is a gripping read for those interested in Brazilian history, adventure novels, and stories of fierce independence. The book contains 304 pages of beautifully written narrative that will transport you to a world of danger and romance.
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ISBN: 9780393246025
Year: 2015
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 304
Description:
Set in the sparse frontier settlements of northeastern Brazil”a dry, forbidding, and wild region the size of Texas, known locally as the Sert?o”Backlands tells the true story of a group of nomadic outlaws who reigned over the area from about 1922 until 1938. Taking from the rich, admired”and feared”by the poor, they were led by the famously charismatic bandit Lampi?o. The gang maintained their influence by fighting off all the police and soldiers the region could muster.
A one-eyed goat rancher who first set out to avenge his father's murder in a lawless land, Lampi?o proved to be too good a leader, fighter, and strategist to ever return home again. By 1925 he commanded the biggest gang of outlaws in Brazil. Known to this day as a "prince," Lampi?o had everything: brains, money, power, charisma, and luck.?Everything but love, until he met Maria Bonita.
"You teach me to make lace, and I'll teach you to make lovethis was the song the bandits marched to, across the vast open reaches of their starkly beautiful backlands, and it was Maria Bonita who made it come true. She was stuck in a loveless marriage when she met Lampi?o, but she rode off with him, becoming "Queen of the Bandits." Together the couple”still celebrated folk heroes”would become the country's most wanted figures, protecting their extraordinary freedom through cunning.
Victoria Shorr's stunning literary debut tells Maria's story, her narrative of the intense freedoms, terrors, and sorrows of this chosen life, the end of which is clear to her all along. With the federal government in Rio mobilizing against the bandits, Ba
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393246025
Year: 2015
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 304
Description:
Set in the sparse frontier settlements of northeastern Brazil”a dry, forbidding, and wild region the size of Texas, known locally as the Sert?o”Backlands tells the true story of a group of nomadic outlaws who reigned over the area from about 1922 until 1938. Taking from the rich, admired”and feared”by the poor, they were led by the famously charismatic bandit Lampi?o. The gang maintained their influence by fighting off all the police and soldiers the region could muster.
A one-eyed goat rancher who first set out to avenge his father's murder in a lawless land, Lampi?o proved to be too good a leader, fighter, and strategist to ever return home again. By 1925 he commanded the biggest gang of outlaws in Brazil. Known to this day as a "prince," Lampi?o had everything: brains, money, power, charisma, and luck.?Everything but love, until he met Maria Bonita.
"You teach me to make lace, and I'll teach you to make lovethis was the song the bandits marched to, across the vast open reaches of their starkly beautiful backlands, and it was Maria Bonita who made it come true. She was stuck in a loveless marriage when she met Lampi?o, but she rode off with him, becoming "Queen of the Bandits." Together the couple”still celebrated folk heroes”would become the country's most wanted figures, protecting their extraordinary freedom through cunning.
Victoria Shorr's stunning literary debut tells Maria's story, her narrative of the intense freedoms, terrors, and sorrows of this chosen life, the end of which is clear to her all along. With the federal government in Rio mobilizing against the bandits, Ba