First published in 1781, Zargueida Descobrimento Da Ilha Da Madeira is a classic Portuguese epic poem that celebrates the discovery of the Madeira Islands. Francisco Paula Medina e de Vasconcellos offers a stirring vision of Portuguese heroism and pride as he recounts the challenges faced by the intrepid explorers who discovered this new land. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in Portuguese literature, history, or culture.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.