The Azores: Or Western Islands..
Bound in original cloth, gilt, boards with blind stamped borders and front board with centre figure blocked gilt. Extremities a little worn, including head and tail of spine and occasional foxing; folding map darkened on verso of outer crease; otherwise fine condition.
£300.00
Publisher
Trübner and Co., Ludgate Hill.,
Place
London
Date
1886
Synopsis
A political, commercial and geographical account, containing what is historically known of these islands, and descriptive of their scenery, inhabitants, and natural productions; having special reference to the eastern group consisting of st. michael and st. mary, the formigas and dollabaret rocks; including suggestions to travellers and invalids who may resort to the archipelago in search of health. with maps and illustrations.
Item Description
FIRST EDITION. 8vo. 5.75 x 8.75 inches. viii + 335 pp. + [1].
Illustrations
Illustrated by 2 maps, one as frontispiece, one folding, two plates, one folding and by 8 drawings in text
Notes
A comprehensive history and account of the eastern group of the Azores, particularly of the island of San Miguel.
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Subjects
19th Century • Africa • Azores • Europe • Topography