First published in 1911, this charming travelogue of Madeira by British writer William Henry Koebel is a vivid and engaging portrait of this beautiful and exotic island. Koebel explores the island's architecture, culture, and natural beauty, with a particular emphasis on the influence of British colonialism and the legacy of its past as a center of the wine trade. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.