Hal Langfur Honored with the 2024 Warren Dean Memorial Book Prize

Hal Langfur.

Published December 20, 2024

Professor Hal Langfur has been named co-winner of the 2024 Warren Dean Memorial Book Prize for his recent book, "Adrift on an Inland Sea: Misinformation and the Limits of Empire in the Brazilian Backlands."

This prestigious award, presented by the Conference on Latin American History, celebrates Langfur’s insightful work exploring the role of misinformation in shaping colonial ambitions and limitations in Brazil’s backlands.

With this recognition, Langfur continues to contribute to our understanding of Latin American history, emphasizing the complex interplay of power, communication, and empire.