Publisher's Synopsis
""An Account of the Recent Persecutions in Madeira, in a Letter to a Friend"" is a book written by Robert Reid Kalley in 1844. The book is a first-hand account of the religious persecution that took place in Madeira during the mid-19th century. Kalley, a Scottish medical missionary, had been working in Madeira to spread the Protestant faith. However, his efforts were met with hostility from the Catholic Church and the local authorities. The book describes the persecution that Kalley and his followers faced, including imprisonment, confiscation of property, and physical violence. The author also provides a detailed account of the political and religious climate in Madeira during that time. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the religious tensions and conflicts that existed in Europe during the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for scholars and historians interested in the history of religion and politics in Europe.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.
