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Delve into the real history of St. Helena with the St. Helena Records edition
Juxtaposing old record books with later commentary, this work presents the authentic letters, orders, and events that shaped the island from its early days to the 19th century. The edition preserves original spelling and phrasing to convey the era’s voice and texture.
This collection offers a window into:Daily life, governance, and the challenges of a remote colonial outpost, told through official correspondence and public records.
Surviving an era of naval and military activity, with notes on plans for settlement, troop movements, and island administration.
- Exact excerpts from the historic records that reveal decisions, debates, and daily routines.
- Introductions and annotations that frame the material for modern readers without altering the original tone.
- A sense of the island’s social fabric, including interactions among governors, planters, and inhabitants.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers back to the 17th century, presenting extracts from the original records of the East India Company's administration of the island of St. Helena. With a unique insight into the challenges and triumphs of establishing a presence on the island, the book reveals the day-to-day realities of everyday life for the inhabitants and the decisions made by the Governor and Council. The difficulties of establishing a permanent colony, including apprehensions about the activities of pirates, form a backdrop to the narrative, alongside the fascinating efforts to develop the island's economy through agricultural initiatives and the establishment of a sugar plantation by the Company. The author presents a balanced perspective on the complex and often fraught relationships between the Company, the military, and the civilian population. This book is an essential resource for those interested in the history of colonialism, the East India Company, and the unique history of St. Helena. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282112424_0
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