Elucidário Madeirense is an encyclopedic work about the Madeira Archipelago, first published in 1921. The project was coordinated by Father Fernando Augusto da Silva (1863-1949) as part of the celebrations of the fifth centenary of the discovery of Madeira.
- The entries on the flora and fauna of the archipelago were developed by Carlos Azevedo de Meneses (1863-1928).
- Additional contributors included Adolfo César de Noronha and Alberto Artur Sarmento.
Despite the last content update being in 1940, it remains an essential reference for understanding the material and immaterial heritage of the archipelago in terms of historiography.
- 1st edition, 1921, in 2 volumes
- 2nd expanded edition, 1940, in 3 volumes
- 3rd edition in 1984, facsimile of the 1940 edition
- 4th edition in 1998, facsimile of the 1940 edition
The copyright of "Elucidário Madeirense" has expired, as the author, Fernando Augusto da Silva, passed away more than 70 years ago.