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THE BRITISH AND CRICKET CLUBS IN THE 19TH CENTURY SÃO PAULO (1870-1890)

Abstract

As in many countries, in Brazil, British carried out the first sports initiatives. In São Paulo, this became visible from the 1870s. Considering the relevance of these situations in relation to the conformation of a city culture, the purpose of this article is to discuss the experiences of cricket clubs based in São Paulo during the last three decades of the 19th century, with a special interest in the dynamics of sociability. To reach our goal we use as sources periodicals published in the city and in Rio de Janeiro. We hope to understand how these initiatives were related to the development of other sports, including football. It is a process of cultural transit that allows us to look at our society formation.

Keywords:
São Paulo history; sport history; cricket; football; cultural transit

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