When the Dutch attacked Pernambuco in 1630 he took up arms, and only surrendered when Bom Jesus fell.
"The South American Republics Part I of II"
Thomas C. Dawson
The net results to the Spaniards were the landing of only a thousand men, who, after some difficulty, joined the militia at Bom Jesus.
"The South American Republics Part I of II"
Thomas C. Dawson
This ranch is celebrated in Brazilian tradition as the "Arraial de Bom Jesus."
"The South American Republics Part I of II"
Thomas C. Dawson