Darwin in Brazil

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15 septembre 2021

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Marcio L. M., « Darwin in Brazil », áskēsis, ID : 10670/1.1jj1ha


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"Sensuality, mockery of all religion, and the grossest corruption, are far from uncommon. Nearly every public officer can be bribed. The head man in the post-office sold forged government franks. The governor and prime minister openly combined to plunder the state. Justice, where gold came into play, was hardly expected by any one. I knew an Englishman, who went to the Chief Justice (he told me, that not then understanding the ways of the place, he trembled as he entered the room), and said, ...

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