Portugal: Old And New (1880)

By Oswald Crawfurd

Book Overview

Portugal: Old And New is a book written by Oswald Crawford and published in 1880. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and geography of Portugal. It covers a wide range of topics including the country's landscape, climate, people, language, religion, architecture, art, literature, music, and cuisine. The book is divided into chapters that explore different aspects of Portuguese life, from the ancient Roman ruins to the modern cities of Lisbon and Porto. Crawford's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid portrait of Portugal's past and present. The book is illustrated with numerous maps, photographs, and drawings that help to bring the text to life. Overall, Portugal: Old And New is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating country.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143726378X
• ISBN13: 9781437263787
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"