The Exiles Of Madeira (1860)

The Exiles Of Madeira is a historical novel written by William M. Blackburn in 1860. The story is set in the 15th century and follows the lives of a group of Portuguese exiles who are forced to flee their homeland due to religious persecution. They settle on the island of Madeira, where they must learn to adapt to their new surroundings and build a new life for themselves.The novel is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the exiles' lives. The first part introduces the main characters and describes their journey to Madeira. The second part explores their struggles to survive on the island and their interactions with the native population. The third part follows their attempts to establish a new society on Madeira and their eventual return to Portugal.Throughout the novel, Blackburn provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in 15th century Madeira. He also explores themes of religious persecution, exile, and the struggle for survival in a new and unfamiliar environment. The Exiles Of Madeira is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known period of Portuguese history.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.