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POPULAR SCIENCE MONTHLY 



the world — to strangers, a surprise and an enchantment; to us Brazilians a 

 source of pride. 



The visitor who comes to Rio with the idea that he is to see a 

 grand exposition, on a large scale, will be disappointed. Compared 

 with any of the international expositions, this Brazilian undertaking is 

 naturally very small. It covers but little ground. Its buildings are 

 few in number, and not notable for size, beauty of architecture, or 

 originality of arrangement. The exhibits are not numerous, nor are 

 they very impressive, to the casual visitor. But the Rio Exposition 

 means very much to Brazilians. Seen with their eyes, it embodies the 



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The Poktdguese Pavilion. 

 This pavilion was erected and offered by Brazil to the Portuguese nation for 



exhibition purposes. 



spirit of their national progress ; it gives tangible evidence of what 

 Brazil can do in the way of products and manufactures; it serves to 

 show that Brazil is becoming less dependent upon foreign countries : it 

 therefore strongly appeals to the patriotic side of the people. When 

 looked at by a foreigner so far as possible with Brazilian eyes, this ex- 

 position is not merely interesting; it is well worth careful study. The 

 location was wisely chosen, at the southern end of the city, near the 

 old military school, where the land now occupied by the exposition 

 buildings was largely wasted. That quarter of the city will, from this 

 time on, assume a different aspect. Most of the money which has 

 been spent by the government has gone into permanent buildings. The 



