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A Description Of The Azores: Or Western Islands From Personal Observation (1835)

A Description Of The Azores: Or Western Islands From Personal Observation (1835)

Boid, Edward

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ISBN10: 1436991269
ISBN13: 9781436991261
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Description of the Azores: Or Western Islands from Personal Observation is a book written by Edward Boid in 1835. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the Azores, a group of nine volcanic islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Boid describes the geography, climate, flora, fauna, and culture of the islands, drawing on his personal experiences and observations during his travels there. He also provides historical context, discussing the islands' discovery and colonization by the Portuguese, as well as their strategic importance as a stopover point for ships traveling between Europe and the Americas. The book includes illustrations and maps, as well as anecdotes and personal reflections that offer a vivid and engaging portrait of the Azores. Overall, A Description of the Azores is an informative and entertaining read for anyone interested in the history, geography, and culture of this unique archipelago.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.

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