The Confederados
Subtitle: Old South immigrants in Brazil
By: edited by Cyrus B. Dawsey, James M. Dawsey.
Contributors: Dawsey, Cyrus B. 1945-; Dawsey, James M.
Publisher: University of Alabama Press; Brand: University of Alabama Press; Univ of Alabama Pr
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Tuscaloosa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
Subjects: American Confederate voluntary exiles -- Brazil -- History.; Immigrants -- Brazil -- History -- 19th century.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Refugees.; Brazil -- History -- Empire, 1822-1889.
Description: Of all the colonies founded by former Confederates in Latin America, the most important was established by William Norris at Americana in southeastern Brazil. For 125 years the people in Americana have held on to their language and customs, while prospering within and contributing to the larger Brazilian economy and society. The original settlers came from Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and South Carolina, and some of them returned home for visits from time to time.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-265) and index.