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A collection of letters written by José Ignacio de Andrade, a Portuguese diplomat who served in India and China in the early nineteenth century, to his wife in Portugal. The letters offer personal insights into the author's experiences and observations of life in the Portuguese colonial empire in Asia, including interactions with local people and cultures, commercial and political affairs, and moments of personal struggle and triumph. The letters are richly detailed and evocative and provide a unique perspective on the history of Portugal's colonial presence in Asia. This book will benefit historians, students, and general readers interested in the history of colonialism and cultural encoun...