History Of The Azores Or Western Islands

""History of the Azores or Western Islands"" is a book written by Thomas Ashe in 1813. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Azores Islands, also known as the Western Islands, which are a group of nine volcanic islands located in the Atlantic Ocean. The author details the government, laws, and religion of the islands, as well as the customs, traditions, and character of the inhabitants. Ashe delves into the history of the Azores, from their discovery by the Portuguese in the 15th century to the present day. He also describes the flora and fauna of the islands, as well as the geography and climate. The book is an important historical document, providing valuable insights into the Azores and their people during a time of great change and exploration.And Demonstrating The Importance Of These Valuable Islands To The British Empire.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.