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with a printing house. A rapid learner, he soon obtained a better-paid job with another printing house, owned by João José da Mota, which made posters for theatres. In addition, Mota owned a performance space (known as a shed) where circuses were performed. It was there that
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In the last year of his life, due to his poor health, Taborda rarely left his modest home, on the second floor of 76, Rua do Diário de Notícias, in the parish of
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college. The opening show included poetry recitals, drama and comedy. In 1871, Taborda toured Brazil for 3 months to considerable success.
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