{"product_id":"a-visit-to-portugal-and-madeira","title":"A VISIT TO PORTUGAL AND MADEIRA.","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy the Lady Emmeline Stuart Wortley. Chapman and Hall. London. 1854.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 8.Âº de 20x13 cm. Com [iv], 483, [iii] pÃ¡gs. EncadernaÃ§Ã£o do editor em tela encerada com gravaÃ§Ãµes decorativas a seco na lombada e nas pastas, a fazerem belas esquadrias com padrÃµes florais e o tÃ­tulo a ouro na lombada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIlustrado com uma gravura em face da folha de rosto com dois retratos desenhados pela autora de um passageiro da embarcaÃ§Ã£o que a mesma seguiu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExemplar com rasgos e pequenas falhas de material na lombada, principalmente junto Ã s coifas, e tambÃ©m nos cantos das pastas. Pasta anterior descolada do miolo. TrÃªs assinaturas de posse distintas a tinta na folha de guarda anterior, datadas de 1857, 1888 e 1902. Manchas de acidez, devido Ã  qualidade do papel, na gravura e na folha de rosto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimeira ediÃ§Ã£o, muito rara, e tambÃ©m a Ãºltima obra publicada pela autora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFascinante relato de viagem, passando por Lisboa, Sintra e a Madeira. Oferece uma perspetiva valiosa sobre a sociedade, cultura e paisagens portuguesas da Ã©poca, atravÃ©s do olhar romÃ¢ntico de uma aristocrata britÃ¢nica, sendo um dos primeiros relatos estrangeiros sobre as ilhas da Madeira no sÃ©culo XIX. Reflete o gosto vitoriano pelo exotismo e pela exploraÃ§Ã£o de culturas estrangeiras, tornando-se uma obra essencial para historiadores e interessados em literatura de viagem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs preliminares incluem a dedicatÃ³ria impressa da autora Ã  sua sogra, Lady Wharncliffe. Errata na Ãºltima folha nÃ£o numerada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLady Emmeline Stuart-Wortley visitou Portugal entre 1851 e 1852. Chegou em Lisboa aos 31 de Outubro de 1851 e posteriormente partiu para a Madeira. Como tal, a obra divide-se sensivelmente em duas partes, uma dedicada Ã  descriÃ§Ã£o de Lisboa e a outra Ã  ilha da Madeira.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisboa Ã© descrita como uma cidade construÃ­da sobre sete colinas, com uma arquitetura impressionante que inclui conventos, palÃ¡cios e igrejas. A autora visita locais histÃ³ricos como a Torre de BelÃ©m, o PalÃ¡cio da Ajuda e atÃ© a Feira da Ladra. O Aqueduto das Ãguas Livres Ã© mencionado como uma obra de grande magnitude. Ao longo do seu percurso, visitou Sintra, onde referiu a Quinta de Monserrate e mencionou a visita de Lord Byron Ã  propriedade em 1809. A autora interage com diversos personagens e explora aspetos da sociedade portuguesa, incluindo as suas superstiÃ§Ãµes e costumes. Ã‰ retratado o quotidiano de Lisboa, incluindo as regulamentaÃ§Ãµes municipais de limpeza e os vendedores de rua. HÃ¡ tambÃ©m referÃªncias Ã s touradas, com detalhes sobre a PraÃ§a de Touros e os participantes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNa Madeira, Lady Stuart-Wortley retrata a beleza natural da ilha, com vegetaÃ§Ã£o abundante e um clima ameno, mas tambÃ©m o lado tranquilo e melancÃ³lico da cidade do Funchal, devido Ã  grande presenÃ§a de doentes em busca de recuperaÃ§Ã£o, maioritariamente tuberculosos. Descreve a flora exÃ³tica e discute a agricultura local, mencionando a produÃ§Ã£o de cana-de-aÃ§Ãºcar e de vinho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA par da narrativa detalhada do seu dia a dia, a autora escreve sobre diversos acontecimentos histÃ³ricos impactantes, desde a Batalha de Aljubarrota ao Terramoto de 1755. Menciona tambÃ©m figuras literÃ¡rias como LuÃ­s de CamÃµes e demonstra interesse pelas artes, mencionando a Academia de Belas Artes e escultores como Joaquim Machado de Castro. TambÃ©m aborda a histÃ³ria da ilha, mencionando a sua descoberta pelos navegadores portugueses no sÃ©culo XV e a importÃ¢ncia do Infante D. Henrique para a sua colonizaÃ§Ã£o.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEm geral, Lady Stuart-Wortley mostrou-se fascinada pela riqueza cultural e histÃ³rica de Portugal e da Madeira, embora fizesse comentÃ¡rios crÃ­ticos sobre o estado do paÃ­s, especialmente no que toca Ã  pobreza e Ã  decadÃªncia polÃ­tica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLady Emmeline Charlotte Elizabeth Stuart-Wortley (1806 â€“ Beirute, 1855) foi uma poetisa e escritora inglesa de origens aristocrÃ¡ticas, conhecida pelas suas obras literÃ¡rias e relatos de viagens. Emmeline foi a segunda filha de John Henry Manners, 5.Âº Duque de Rutland, e Lady Elizabeth Howard, filha de Frederick Howard, 5.Âº Conde de Carlisle. Em 17 de fevereiro de 1831, casou-se com Charles Stuart-Wortley, segundo filho de James Stuart-Wortley, 1.Âº BarÃ£o Wharncliffe. O casal teve trÃªs filhos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLady Emmeline comeÃ§ou a publicar os seus poemas em 1833 e, nos onze anos seguintes, lanÃ§ou quase anualmente uma coletÃ¢nea de versos, algumas das quais inspiradas em experiÃªncias de viagem. TambÃ©m editou o anuÃ¡rio Â«The KeepsakeÂ» em 1837 e 1840, colaborando com figuras literÃ¡rias proeminentes da Ã©poca, como Alfred Tennyson, Mary Shelley e Caroline Norton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApÃ³s a morte do marido e do seu segundo filho, Lady Emmeline aumentou a frequÃªncia das suas viagens, destacando-se as visitas aos Estados Unidos entre 1849 e 1850, que resultou na publicaÃ§Ã£o do seu primeiro relato de jornada em prosa, em trÃªs volumes, 1851, e de outra obra em 1853; e a Portugal entre 1851 e 1852, que resultou na presente obra. Em 1855, durante uma viagem ao MÃ©dio Oriente, sofreu um acidente perto de JerusalÃ©m, fraturando a perna devido ao coice de uma mula. Apesar da sua saÃºde debilitada, continuou a sua jornada pelo LÃ­bano, onde contraiu febre e disenteria, falecendo em Beirute em Novembro daquele ano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[EN] In octavo. 20x13 cm. [iv], 483, [iii] pp. Publisher's binding in waxed canvas with decorative blind stamping, engravings on the spine and boards, on a beautifull framing with floral patterns and the title gilt on the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with an engraving on facing the title page with two portraits, drawn by the author, of a passenger of the vessel on which she was travelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopy with tears and small flaws on the spine, mainly near the caps, and also at the corners of the boards. Front boards detached from the core. Three distinct ownership signatures in ink on the front flyleaf, dated 1857, 1888 and 1902. Acidity stains, due to the quality of the paper, on the engraving and the title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery rare first edition, and also the last work published by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFascinating travelogue through Lisbon, Sintra and Madeira. It offers a valuable insight into Portuguese contemporary society, culture and landscapes, through the romantic eyes of a British aristocrat, and is one of the first foreign accounts of the Madeira islands in the 19th century. It reflects the Victorian taste for exoticism and the exploration of foreign cultures, making it an essential work for historians and those interested in travel literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe preliminaries include the author's printed dedication to her mother-in-law, Lady Wharncliffe. Errata on the last unnumbered leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLady Emmeline Stuart-Wortley visited Portugal between 1851 and 1852. She arrived in Lisbon on 31 October 1851 and later left for Madeira. As such, the work is divided roughly into two parts, one dedicated to the description of Lisbon and the other to the island of Madeira.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLisbon is described as a city built on seven hills, with impressive architecture that includes convents, palaces and churches. The author visits historic sites such as the BelÃ©m Tower, the Ajuda Palace and even the Feira da Ladra. The Ãguas Livres Aqueduct is mentioned as a work of great magnitude. Along the way, she visits Sintra, where she mentions Quinta de Monserrate and mentions Lord Byron's visit to the estate in 1809. The author interacts with various characters and explores aspects of Portuguese society, including its superstitions and customs. Everyday life in Lisbon is portrayed, including municipal cleaning regulations and street vendors. There are also references to bullfighting, with details about the Bullring and the participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Madeira, Lady Stuart-Wortley portrays the natural beauty of the island, with abundant vegetation and a mild climate, but also the quiet and melancholic side of the city of Funchal, due to the large presence of patients seeking recovery, mostly tuberculosis patients. It describes the exotic flora and discusses local agriculture, mentioning the production of sugar cane and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside a detailed account of her day-to-day life, the author writes about various significant historical events, from the Battle of Aljubarrota to the 1755 earthquake. She also mentions literary figures such as LuÃ­s de CamÃµes and shows an interest in the arts, mentioning the Academy of Fine Arts and sculptors such as Joaquim Machado de Castro. He also touches on the island's history, mentioning its discovery by Portuguese navigators in the 15th century and the importance of Prince Henry the Navigator in its colonisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLady Emmeline Charlotte Elizabeth Stuart-Wortley (1806 - Beirut, 1855) was an English poet and writer of aristocratic origins, known for her literary works and travel accounts. Emmeline was the second daughter of John Henry Manners, 5th Duke of Rutland, and Lady Elizabeth Howard, daughter of Frederick Howard, 5th Earl of Carlisle. On 17 February 1831, she married Charles Stuart-Wortley, second son of James Stuart-Wortley, 1st Baron Wharncliffe. The couple had three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLady Emmeline began publishing her poems in 1833 and, for the next eleven years, she published a collection of verses almost every year, some of which were inspired by her travelling experiences. She also edited the yearbook \"The Keepsake\" in 1837 and 1840, collaborating with prominent literary figures of the time, such as Alfred Tennyson, Mary Shelley and Caroline Norton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the death of her husband and their second child, Lady Emmeline increased the frequency of her travels, most notably her visits to the United States between 1849 and 1850, which resulted in the publication of her first travelogue in prose, in three volumes, in 1851, and another work in 1853; and to Portugal between 1851 and 1852, which resulted in the present work. In 1855, while travelling in the Middle East, she suffered an accident near Jerusalem, fracturing her leg when she was kicked by a mule. Despite her poor health, she continued her journey through Lebanon, where she contracted fever and dysentery, and died in Beirut in November of that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObras principais\/Main works: 'Poems' (1833), 'London at Night, and other Poems' (1834), 'Unloved of Earth, and other Poems' (1834), 'Travelling Sketches in Rhyme' (1835), 'The Knight and the Enchantress, with other Poems' (1835), 'The Village Churchyard, and other Poems' (1835), 'The Visionary, a Fragment, with other Poems' (1836), 'Fragments and Fancies' (1837), 'Hours at Naples, and other Poems' (1837), 'Impressions of Italy, and other poems' (1837), 'Lays of Leisure Hours' (2 vols., 1838), 'Queen Berengaria\"s Courtesy, and other Poems' (3 vols., 1838), 'Sonnets, written chiefly during a tour through Holland, Germany, Italy, Turkey, and Hungary' (1839), 'Jairah: a Dramatic Mystery, and other Poems' (1840), 'Eva, or the Error' (1840), 'Alphonso Algarves' (1841), 'Angiolina del Albino, or Truth and Treachery' (1841), 'The Maiden of Moscow' (1841), 'Lillia Branca, a Tale of Italy' (1841), 'Moonshine' (1843), 'Adelaide' (1843), 'Ernest Mountjoy' (1844), 'Travels in the United States' (3 vols., 1851), 'Sketches of Travel in America' (1853), 'A Visit to Portugal and Madeira' (1854).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferÃªncias\/References:\u003cbr\u003eBNP, Cota: H.G. 2198 V.\u003cbr\u003eDuarte de Sousa II, 796 (nÃ£o regista as pÃ¡ginas preliminares)\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth Lee - Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, Volume 55, p. 109-110.\u003cbr\u003eHenry Gardiner Adams, A CyclopÃ¦dia of Female Biography (1857).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garimpo dos Livros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58294674161996,"sku":"2502SB001","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5617\/0316\/files\/2502SB001_1.jpg?v=1785844985","url":"https:\/\/garimpodoslivros.com.br\/products\/a-visit-to-portugal-and-madeira","provider":"Garimpo dos Livros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}