Pedro Carolino Book order

Unintentionally hilarious Portuguese-English phrase book written by an author who spoke no English. In his Introduction to this literary curiosity, Mark Twain warmly praised it for its "miraculous stupidities."

The book chronicles Pedro Carolino's ambitious attempt to create an English phrasebook for Portuguese travelers in 1855, despite his inability to speak English. Relying on a Portuguese-French phrasebook and a French-English dictionary, Carolino's unique method resulted in an unintentionally humorous and inaccurate guide. This endeavor highlights the challenges of language translation and the creativity involved in bridging communication gaps, making it a fascinating exploration of linguistic misadventures.