one of the largest islands of the Azores, or Western Islands, lying in the Atlantic Ocean. It is about 40 miles in circumference; and surrounded with craggy rocks, which render it almost inaccessible. The soil is fertile, Terebella fertile, abounding in corn, wine, and fruits; and they have such plenty of cattle, that they supply the ships therewith that call there. However, their principal trade is wood.

The inhabitants are lively and well made; and they pretend to a great deal of religion and gallantry at the same time. They pique themselves upon points of honour, and are extremely revengeful. It is their custom to rove about in the night-time in quest of intrigues, and seldom fail in finding women for their purpose. It is subject to Portugal; and Angra is the capital town. W. Long, 27.1. N. Lat. 28.45.