The Viceroy of Ouidah

The Viceroy of OuidahBy: Bruce Chatwin In 1812, Francisco Manoel da Silva, escaping a life of poverty in Brazil, sailed to the African kingdom of Dahomey, determined to make his fortune in the slave trade. Armed with nothing but an iron will, he became a man of substance in Ouidah and the founder of a remarkable dynasty. His one remaining ambition is to return to Brazil in triumph, but his friendship with the mad, mercurial king of Dahomey is fraught with danger and

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the "father of immunology

By: Frank Cottrell-Boyce | Illustrator:  Steven Lenton   The Astounding Broccoli Boy is the hilarious tale of an unlikely (and very green) hero believing in himself and finding adventure

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Nationality: Portuguese

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