Rio de Janeiro
Ruy Castro
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Rio de Janeiro
by Ruy Castro
Published
2004
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pages
244
ISBN-10
1582341907
Description
"In this portrait, Ruy Castro delves into the past and present of Rio, where even in periods of comparative calm there has always been a palpable excitement in the air." "While poets flirted with prim young ladies in coffehouses during the belle epoque, revolts were being plotted that almost destroyed the city. We learn how the iconic wave-patterned mosaics of Copacabana pavements were baptized with blood, and how more than a hundred years before the girl from Ipanema passed by, the girls from Ouvidor Street adopted French chic, and never gave it up. From what is arguably the most breathtakingly beautiful city in the world, the people of Rio - the Cariocas - tell their stories: of cannibals charming European intellectuals; of elegant slaves and their shabby masters; of how a casual chat between two people drinking coffee on Avenida Rio Branco could affect world coffee markets; of an awe-inspiring beach life; of favelas, drugs, police, carnival, football, and music."--BOOK JACKET.
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How many pages are in Rio de Janeiro?
This edition of Rio de Janeiro has approximately 244 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rio de Janeiro?
For most readers, Rio de Janeiro typically takes between 5h 5m and 3h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Rio de Janeiro?
The estimated word count for Rio de Janeiro is approximately 61,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro was written by Ruy Castro.
When was Rio de Janeiro published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.