The Madeira Persecutions: Chiefly Compiled From John Baillie's Life Of Hewitson And Roddam Tate's Madeira In 1846 (1856)

By William Carus Wilson

Book Overview

The Madeira Persecutions is a historical book written by William Carus Wilson in 1856. The book primarily focuses on the religious persecution that happened in Madeira in the year 1843. The author has compiled the information primarily from two sources - John Baillie's Life of Hewitson and Roddam Tate's Madeira in 1846. The book provides a detailed account of the persecution of the Protestants in Madeira, which was a Portuguese colony at the time. The book highlights the struggles faced by the Protestant community in the region and the atrocities committed against them by the local authorities. The author has also included the stories of some of the individuals who were persecuted, including the story of John Hewitson, a missionary who was arrested and tortured for his religious beliefs.The Madeira Persecutions is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the religious persecution that occurred in Madeira during the mid-19th century. It provides a glimpse into the struggles faced by the Protestant community in the region and the courage and determination they displayed in the face of adversity. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religious persecution and the struggle for religious freedom.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167193601
• ISBN13: 9781167193606
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"