Portugal e Ilhas Adjacentes: Exposição Ethnografica Portugueza

This volume opens a window onto Portugal at the turn of the nineteenth century, capturing a moment when scholars began to ask systematic questions about everyday life. The authors lay out a wide‑ranging agenda—physical traits, diet, housing, dress, and work—pointing out how each area has been only sketchily recorded until now. Their ambition is to move beyond fragmented notes and create a unified, data‑rich picture of the nation’s customs.

Readers will hear vivid descriptions of traditional fishing methods, the varied designs of rural homes, and the colorful costumes that once adorned market streets. The book also surveys popular music, poetry, games, and festivals, noting how these expressions reflect deeper social and moral attitudes. By the end of the first part, the listener gains a clear sense of both the richness of Portuguese culture and the challenges faced by early ethnographers striving for scientific precision.