Cover of Madeira: Its Scenery, and How to See It
History & Culture

Madeira: Its Scenery, and How to See It

With letters of a year’s residence and lists of the trees, flowers, ferns and seaweeds

A classic Victorian guide and personal account of touring Madeira — how to see the island, letters from a year’s residence, and lists of its trees, flowers, ferns and seaweeds. Available as a facsimile reprint.

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Author
Ellen M. Taylor
Edition year
1882
Publisher
British Library, Historical Print Editions (reprint)
Language
English
ISBN-13
9781240915262

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