Through the Brazilian Wilderness · Chapter
Dedication explained
Theodore Roosevelt dedicates his book to Lauro Müller, the Brazilian Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and to Colonel Rondon and his assistants, acknowledging their companionship in scientific work and wilderness exploration.
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Theodore Roosevelt dedicates his book to Lauro Müller, the Brazilian Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and to Colonel Rondon and his assistants, acknowledging their companionship in scientific work and wilderness exploration.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingThemes in this chapter
- Collaboration and Comradeship
The dedication emphasizes the bond between Roosevelt and his Brazilian companions in scientific work and exploration.
- Exploration and Adventure
The dedication is for those who participated in the exploration of the wilderness.
Characters to notice
- Colonel Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon
Dedicatee, described as a gallant officer, high-minded gentleman, and intrepid explorer.
- Captain Amilcar de Magalhães
Assistant to Colonel Rondon, acknowledged in the dedication.
- Lieutenant João Lyra
Assistant to Colonel Rondon, acknowledged in the dedication.
- Lieutenant Joaquin de Mello Filho
Assistant to Colonel Rondon, acknowledged in the dedication.
- Lieutenant Lauriadó
Assistant to Colonel Rondon, acknowledged in the dedication.
Key passages
“To H. E. Lauro Müller Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Brazil, and to His Governmental Colleagues and to Colonel Rondon Gallant Officer, High-Minded Gentleman, and Intrepid Explorer and to his assistants Captain Amilcar, Lieutenant Lyra, Lieutenant Mello, Lieutenant Lauriadó, and Doctor Cajazeira, of the Brazilian Army, and Eusebio Oliveira Our Companions in Scientific Work and in the Exploration of the Wilderness This Book Is Inscribed, with Esteem, Regard, and Affection by Their Friend Theodore Roosevelt”
Theodore Roosevelt dedicates this book to Lauro Müller, his Brazilian government colleagues, Colonel Rondon, and his assistants, honoring them as companions in scientific work and wilderness exploration.
The dedication expresses Roosevelt's esteem and affection for his collaborators.
