This chapter explores the correspondence between a wealthy individual and a Belgian ornithologist regarding the procurement of an Okapi specimen, highlighting the wealthy figure's philanthropic efforts in naturalism and public health. It also examines the political challenges during Portugal's late monarchy, culminating in the assassination of King Carlos I and the rise of the Portuguese Republic. Additionally, the chapter details the life and legacy of António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, including his estate's fate and its eventual restoration as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro is usually described as a rich eccentric who used his money building his dream home, which he did. But he was also an accomplished naturalist, something that has been largely ignored until recent years.
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