Lillian P found this old book about the Azores online: http://purl.pt/17103/1/index.html#/6/html
I didn't read the whole thing. Lillian said that the writer was describing the islands for Britain for possible purchase or something. Beginning on image 292, is a chapter on Sao Miguel and some manners and customs. This is written in the language of the early 1800s, so it's kinda different. I don't understand what "veil" the writer is talking about. He makes it sound as if all the women there are dressed like widows. In one part, I wonder if he is describing the capote?? And what's all this stuff about the woman only stay home or go to Mass? How in the world did they ever get married? Can someone else shed more light on this? It does say that the writer (British) is observing a woman (Spanish) who lives on Sao Miguel. So I'm thinking his perception may not be that of the typical Azorean peasant. Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores.
