Publisher's Synopsis
""A Sketch of Madeira"" is a travel guide written by Edward Vernon Harcourt in 1851. The book provides detailed information about the Portuguese island of Madeira, including its geography, climate, history, culture, and attractions. It is specifically aimed at travelers and invalid visitors, who may need to know about the island's health resorts and medical facilities. The guide includes practical tips on transportation, accommodation, food, and customs, as well as descriptions of the island's natural beauty, architecture, and social life. Harcourt's writing is informative, engaging, and occasionally humorous, making the book a delightful read for anyone interested in exploring Madeira.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
