Like so many other cities of South America, Rio is an urban sprawl containing some truly stunning contrasts. Yet Rio comes alive, really for only two things--football and the samba. According to the tradition founded by the Portuguese navigator Andre Gonalves on 1st January 1502, Rio underwent major reorganization under President Alvarez at the beginning of the 20th century. Like its population, Rio is a compound of all colors, all shades between black and white and readers will enjoy this book.