# Dedication explained — Through the Brazilian Wilderness

> Chapter companion for Through the Brazilian Wilderness by Theodore Roosevelt.

## What happens

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.

## Themes 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.

## Character check-ins

### 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 lines

> 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._

## Links

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