A History of Agriculture in India v2.c72.s6.3

v2.c72.s6.3

Throughout the sixteenth century, a steady stream of Portuguese emigrants made their way to Brazil, either on account of the favourable report of its climate and resources, which they received from their friends or relations already settled there, or in order to escape the misfortunes impending on their own country, and more especially the heavy hand of the Inquisition.