Madeira, its scenery and how to see it : with letters of a year's residence, and lists of the trees, flowers, ferns and seaweeds / Ellen M. Taylor.

  • Taylor, Ellen M.
Date:
1882
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Credit: Madeira, its scenery and how to see it : with letters of a year's residence, and lists of the trees, flowers, ferns and seaweeds / Ellen M. Taylor. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    The currency having undergone considerable changes of late, a simple table is shown, which will be easily mastered. As the chief hotels in Funchal have recently been re- organized, they are likely to remain unchanged for many years, and are as comfortable and convenient as possible. Correct lists of the ferns and seaweeds are given to help those wishing to employ their leisure hours in studying or collecting the same. The trees, flowers, birds, and fishes are only slightly touched upon. The writer begs the indulgence of her readers for much that she knows must be very imperfect; but, having been so often asked to make plans for expeditions to various parts of the island, she has ventured, at the suggestion of friends, to publish the practical knowledge and personal experience she has gained in a life-long acquaintance with Madeira and its beauties. Permission has been kindly granted by Mrs. White, widow of the late Robert White, Esq., and by James Yates Johnson, Esq., for reference to their Handbook for Madeira. Also the writer has to acknowledge much valuable help •from Mr. Charles Cossart, whose knowledge of Madeira mountain paths, leading to some of the finest and least known scenery, is accurate and extensive. He has given outlines of all the pedestrian excursions, besides much in- teresting information on various subjects.