Download or read book Sketches of Portuguese Life, Manners, Costume, and Character written by A. P. D. G. and published by . This book was released on 1826 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description of the Portuguese way of life in Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro by the anonymous author, A. P. D. G. The author discusses Portuguese manners and customs, religion, the Court, the army, civil institutions, Negroes, and many other topics, with the intention to satirize and make fun of Portugal, Brazil, and the Portuguese way of life.