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Manuel Mira

The Portuguese Making of America : Melungeons and Early Settlers of America Paperback – March 28, 2001

by Manuel Mira (Author)

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Early American history before the 17th century is rather vague. The 15th and 16th centuries are often called the lost or forgotten centuries in American history. The author has painstakingly done a lengthy research on the attempts of one particular group to settle in North America since the early 15th century. The Portuguese people are one the oldest European group of settlers, probably the first to arrive in this continent and permanently settle among the natives in a peaceful manner. This book follows their quest for a better life in the New World and of other groups who consider themselves Portuguese, such as the Melungeons of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

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424 pages
Language

English
Publisher

P.A.H.R. Foundation
Publication date

March 28, 2001
Dimensions

6 x 1 x 9 inches
ISBN-10

0965892719
ISBN-13

978-0965892711
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Manuel Mira was born in Portugal and lives in the Appalachians. His research has brought to light for the first time some of the missing pieces in the Melungeon puzzle. His work also presents several aspects of American and Portuguese history. The author has lived for extensive periods of time in three continents. This has given him considerable knowledge of the different groups of people with whom the Portuguese have integrated. His love for history and deep interest in social and community affairs gave him an opportunity to compile many years of experience and research into a book that will be a welcome addition to any library. Manuel Mira married to Lurdes for over 40 years, have a son and daughter and six beautiful grandchildren. Manuel is also the Chairman of an electronic manufacturing firm and as a hobby writes for Portuguese newspapers.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ P.A.H.R. Foundation (March 28, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 424 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0965892719
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0965892711
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches

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Hummingbird

Good facts on Melungeons, and Early settlers from Applachian Mts.

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2016

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Great book for those who are interested in their Melungeon ancestors form NC, Virginia, Tennessee. I also read the The Forgotten Portuguese. Each has information the other doesn't contain. However some content is the same. Great pictures and easy to read and understand,

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Jerry M. Collins

I got what I wanted

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018

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Good deal for price.

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chinacat

Interesting reading

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2013

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Do you love a good mystery? This book has three chapters on Melungeons and an eight page list of Appalachian surnames and their Portuguese counterparts. The rest of the book gives a lot of Portuguese history which might be or not be correct . Some people have disputed the correctness of the books history,accounts and facts.
My dna test shows that I do have Portuguese blood and Moorish blood. I have never been told that I had relatives of these extractions. I have not found any relatives who were Portuguese or Moors. There are Portuguese who match my mitrochondrial dna My family comes from Virginia , Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, South Carolina and Georgia.
I have no way of knowing if this book is right or wrong about Melungeons or anything else , but it is a very interesting book.
You will be presented facts and then you conclude based on the facts presented.
I found this book to be good and entertaining reading on both the Portuguese and the Melongeons.

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Acie Turner

good buy

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020

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good buy

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clement

A helpful purchase

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020

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This book was purchased for and used in Genealogy research. It arrived in like new condition and is very helpful. I am very satisfied with it.

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alyieldi

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017

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Thank you.

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M. Evaristo

A forgotten Country...

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2003

I'm not a writer and I'm not a scholar...all I am is the daughter of two Portuguese immigrants. I never knew the history of Portugal until I read this book and I found myself in tears many times when reading this beautiful book about my wonderfully courageous people. It hurts me to read this book and know that no one acknowledges the Portuguese and their impact on the world. I guess because we are a small insignificant country we are not allowed to be the first people to find the new world. Well, when I have kids they will learn the truth about "Columbus". My children will know that their ancestors were the real Columbus'.
I recommend this book be read by all Portuguese living in America who were products of Portuguese immigrants. I will never be ashamed of who I am and where I came from..Thank you Mr. Mira for writing about this and trying to let the world know the truth about the Melungeons.

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WSteven1

This is a TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD(LY) WRITTEN/EDITED BOOK!!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2015

I read "The Portuguese Making of America" many years ago and this book is TERRIBLY EDITED!!! When I want to purchase a copy of the book, edit it myself, and return the CORRECTLY EDITED copy BACK to Mr. Mira, then it has got to be HORRIBLE! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!

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