English, Irish and Irish-American Pioneer Settlers in Nineteenth-Century Brazil

The migration of British agricultural immigrants to Brazil in the late 1860s and early 1870s is explored through the lens of individual experiences, revealing the challenges and realities of life in isolated settlement schemes. An idealized image of Brazil was crafted to attract dissatisfied Irish and English settlers, highlighting the interconnectedness of these nations. This detailed study sheds light on the complexities of this migration process and the socio-economic factors that influenced it, providing new insights into historical linkages across continents.